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This bill creates new regulations for utility infrastructure, specifically focusing on coal power plants and their potential decommissioning or disposal. The bill introduces three new sections to Missouri state law that require public utilities to provide notice to the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) before decommissioning or disposing of a coal power plant, including details about the plant, reasons for closure, and replacement energy generation. The bill mandates that the PSC conduct a hearing to determine whether the decommissioning can proceed and prohibits utilities from stopping a coal power plant's operation until the hearing is complete. Additionally, the bill requires public utilities to inform the attorney general about federal regulations that might force the retirement of an electric generation facility, allowing the attorney general to take legal action to defend state interests. Furthermore, the bill directs the Division of Energy to conduct a comprehensive study on coal power plants, evaluating environmental regulations, technology, transmission capacity, economic impact, and financial considerations. The division must report its findings to legislative committees by December 31, 2025, including recommendations for continued operation, environmental controls, and potential tax revenue strategies. The provisions of the study are set to expire after the report's submission.

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