HM 73

This memorial requests that two New Mexico legislative committees—the Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Committee and the interim committee on science and technology—conduct a study during the 2023 interim session on the feasibility of constructing a nuclear power plant in the Four Corners area of the state. The memorial cites potential benefits of nuclear power including emissions-free electricity, grid reliability, job creation with above-average wages, and eligibility for federal incentives, while noting that the Four Corners region has favorable conditions such as water access and uranium availability. As a memorial rather than a bill, this measure expresses legislative intent and requests action but does not create binding law or appropriate funds for the proposed nuclear facility itself.