H 1025

# H 1025 Plain Language Summary House Bill 1025 establishes a legislative study committee to evaluate the feasibility of building advanced nuclear power plants in North Dakota during 2025-2026, examining potential site locations, grid connectivity, environmental impacts, economic benefits, waste storage solutions, and small modular reactor technology. The bill allocates $300,000 in state funding and seeks an additional $300,000 in private sector matching funds to hire consulting services for the comprehensive analysis. The study committee will include legislators, state agency representatives, and energy industry members, with participation from higher education institutions to assess community acceptance. Upon completion, the committee must report its findings and any recommended legislative changes to the state legislature by 2027.