MN·Bill·2017-2018 Regular Session
HF 359
Nuclear power plant certificate of need prohibition abolished.
Introduced 2017-01-19Last action 2017-01-23 — Author added Newberger.
Sponsor
Lucero
Cosponsors
GarofaloNewbergerO'Neill
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Died in House committee
The 2017-2018 Regular Session ended on 2018-05-20. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill removes the prohibition on nuclear power plant construction in Minnesota by repealing the state's requirement that nuclear facilities obtain a "certificate of need" before being built. Currently, Minnesota law effectively bans new nuclear power plants by prohibiting the Public Utilities Commission from issuing certificates of need for nuclear generating facilities. By repealing this restriction (specifically Minnesota Statutes section 216B.243, subdivision 3b), the bill would allow nuclear power plants to go through the same regulatory approval process as other types of power generation facilities, potentially opening the door for new nuclear energy development in the state.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2017-2018
Full Bill Text
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF359&version=0&session=ls90&session_year=2017&session_number=0