WVΒ·Bill

SB 4

Passed One Chamber

Repealing ban on construction of nuclear power plants

Introduced 2022-01-12Last action 2022-01-12

Sponsor

Takubo

Cosponsors

NelsonJeffriesLindsayWoelfelWoodrumKarnesPlymaleRoberts

Legislative Progress

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Introduced
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Passed Chamber
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Enacted / Signed

Summary

Based on the bill title "Repealing ban on construction of nuclear power plants," this legislation appears to remove existing legal restrictions that currently prohibit the construction of new nuclear power facilities within the state (likely West Virginia, given the source). The bill would effectively lift statutory barriers that have prevented the development of nuclear energy infrastructure, allowing for the potential construction of nuclear power plants in the future. This represents a significant shift in state energy policy, opening the door for nuclear power to become part of the state's energy portfolio and potentially attracting nuclear energy investments and development projects that were previously prohibited by law.

Note

Historical import. Session: 2022

Full Bill Text
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SB4%20ENR.htm&yr=2022&sesstype=RS&i=4
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