MN·Bill·2019-2020 Regular Session
HF 188
New nuclear power plant certification of need issuance prohibition established.
Introduced 2019-01-17Last action 2019-01-17 — Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Division
Sponsor
Lucero
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in House committee
The 2019-2020 Regular Session ended on 2019-05-17. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
✗
Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
Based on the bill title provided, this legislation would prohibit the issuance of certificates of need for new nuclear power plants in the state. A certificate of need is a regulatory approval required before constructing major energy infrastructure, meaning this bill would effectively block the development of new nuclear power facilities by preventing them from obtaining this necessary permit. The main purpose appears to be halting nuclear power expansion in the state, which would impact future energy planning by removing nuclear power as an option for new electricity generation capacity.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2019-2020
Full Bill Text
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF188&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0