HB 5377

This bill establishes a Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel for each nuclear power plant undergoing decommissioning in the state, composed of 15 members including local officials, state agency representatives, and community stakeholders appointed by the governor and legislative leaders. The panel's primary purpose is to provide transparency and public engagement during the nuclear decommissioning process by reviewing decommissioning plans, holding public meetings, issuing annual reports with recommendations, and serving as a liaison between the plant owner and the community. The legislation ensures community involvement in the safe and proper decommissioning of nuclear facilities by creating a formal structure for public oversight, information sharing, and advisory input throughout the decommissioning process, which typically takes decades to complete.