OR·Bill·2019 Regular Session
SB 444
Relating to small nuclear reactors.
Introduced 2019-01-14Last action 2019-06-30 — In committee upon adjournment.
Sponsor
Brian Boquist
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in Senate committee
The 2019 Regular Session ended on 2019-06-30. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
✓
Introduced
✗
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
Exempts small modular reactors from certain siting restrictions that apply to nuclear-fueled thermal power plants.
Requires small modular reactors to be sited in city or county where electors of city or county have approved small modular reactors being located in city or county.
Requires emergency planning zones for small modular reactors to be located in county where electors of county have approved small modular reactors being located in county.
Requires proposed disposal of high-level radioactive waste by small modular reactor to comport with process approved or adopted by United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2019 Regular Session
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