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This bill modifies Oregon's laws regarding nuclear-fueled thermal power plants by repealing several existing statutes related to nuclear facility siting and radioactive waste storage. Specifically, the bill removes requirements that a licensed radioactive waste repository must exist before a nuclear power plant can be sited in the state and eliminates the previous mandate that proposed nuclear power plant site certificates must be approved by voters. The bill amends various sections of Oregon Revised Statutes to remove references to these previous restrictions, streamlining the process for potential nuclear power plant development. Key changes include removing provisions that required a designated place for radioactive waste disposal and repealing laws that mandated voter approval for nuclear power plant sites. The bill defines technical terms like "high-level radioactive waste" and "spent nuclear fuel" and maintains some existing regulations around nuclear facility operations, such as requirements for property insurance and responsible waste storage. Notably, the bill includes a provision to refer itself to voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election, giving the public a direct say in whether these changes should take effect.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB215