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MN SF2824

MN SF2824
Small modular reactors certificates of need authorization


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Introduced
03/13/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to energy; authorizing certificates of need for certain small modular reactors; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 216B.243, subdivision 3b.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to issue certificates of need for the construction of certain small modular nuclear reactors with a maximum generation capacity of 300 megawatts. The bill amends existing state law, which generally prohibits the commission from issuing certificates of need for the construction of new nuclear power plants. The new provision carves out an exception to this general prohibition for small modular reactors.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Hearing (12:30:00 3/20/2023 ) (on 03/20/2023)

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