OK·Bill·2022 Regular Session
SB 1794
Nuclear energy; directing Department of Environmental Quality conduct study on feasibility of plant establishment. Effective date.
Introduced 2022-02-07Last action 2022-02-10 — Referred to Appropriations
Sponsor
Dahm
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in Senate committee
The 2022 Regular Session ended on 2022-05-27. 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 directs the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, working with the Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environment, to conduct a feasibility study on establishing nuclear facilities in Oklahoma by January 1, 2024. The study must examine federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements and approval processes for nuclear facilities, and include recommendations for potential facility establishment. The Department must deliver a report with their findings and recommendations to key state officials, including the Governor and legislative leadership, by February 1, 2024, providing policymakers with information to consider future nuclear energy development in the state.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2022
Full Bill Text
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/SB/SB1794%20INT.PDF