KY·Bill·2025 Regular Session
SB 179
AN ACT relating to nuclear energy development, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Introduced 2026-02-10Last action 2026-02-10 — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 51)Committee Committee on Committees
Sponsor
Lindsey TichenorR
Cosponsors
Shelley Frommeyer(R)Gary Boswell(R)Rick Girdler(R)Jimmy Higdon(R)Scott Madon(R)Robert Mills(R)Matt Nunn(R)Steve Rawlings(R)Aaron Reed(R)Gex Williams(R)Mike Wilson(R)
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Summary
This bill establishes the Nuclear Energy Development Grant Program to be administered by the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority, aimed at advancing nuclear energy projects and supporting the entire nuclear energy ecosystem in Kentucky, including fuel production, reactor manufacturing, facility development, and waste management. The program will be overseen by a five-member subcommittee that will evaluate and award grants up to $2 million each based on criteria such as economic impact, community readiness, and potential for further investment in the nuclear sector. The legislation appropriates $10 million for fiscal year 2025-2026 to fund these grants and requires the Authority to publicize the program, encourage applications, and report annually on grant evaluations and awards to the Legislative Research Commission.
Bill history
- 2026-02-10 · Senateintroduced in Senate
- 2026-02-10 · Senateto Committee on Committees (S)
Note
Historical import. Session: 2025RS
Full Bill Text
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/acts/25RS/documents/0051.pdf