Bill > HB1249

This bill creates the Commercial Liftoff for Energy from Advanced Nuclear Advisory Commission, a 13-member group designed to support and advance nuclear energy development in Washington State. The commission will be composed of representatives from universities, national laboratories, government agencies, tribes, business associations, and labor councils, with the primary goal of catalyzing coordinated action to deploy nuclear energy. The legislature recognizes nuclear energy as a safe, reliable, non-emitting power source that will be crucial in meeting the state's goal of providing electricity only from non-emitting or renewable resources by 2045. The commission will meet at least five times annually to develop recommendations on nuclear facility siting, create a detailed roadmap for nuclear energy expansion, and consider workforce needs. Members will review the U.S. Department of Energy's advanced nuclear report and submit biennial recommendations to the governor and legislative committees. The commission will have the authority to establish offices, hire employees, set compensation, hold meetings, and solicit funding from public and private sources. The bill emphasizes nuclear energy's potential benefits, including its complementary role to renewable resources, low land-use requirements, and potential for creating high-paying jobs and regional economic opportunities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1249&Year=2025&Initiative=false