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OR SB215

Relating to nuclear-fueled thermal power plants; providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Repeals the law that requires there to be a place for radioactive waste to be disposed of before a nuclear power plant may be sited in this state. Repeals the law that requires a proposed nuclear power plant first receive approval from the electors of this state. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). Repeals the requirement that there be a licensed repository for the disposal of high-level radio- active waste before a site certificate for a nuclear-fueled thermal power plant may be issued. Repeals the requirement that a proposed site certificate for a nuclear-fueled thermal power plant be submitted to the electors of this state for their approval or rejection. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

AI Summary

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.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Energy and Environment Possible Work Session (15:00:00 4/9/2025 HR C) (on 04/09/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB215
SB 215 -1, -3 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/300632
Senate Committee On Energy and Environment (2025-04-09) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/28463
Senate Committee On Energy and Environment (2025-04-09) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27167
US Dept Energy FAQ - Sen. Brock Smith (POST-MEETING follow-up materials) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294291
Generation Atomic FAQ - Sen. Brock Smith (POST-MEETING follow-up materials) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294289
Energy Northest FAQ - Sen. Brock Smith (POST-MEETING follow-up materials) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294287
Senate Committee On Energy and Environment (2025-03-10) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/26761
SB 215 -1 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294172
SB 215 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294168
SB 215 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/293610
Senate Committee On Energy and Environment (2025-03-05) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/26556
SB 215 -1 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/292781
Open Government Impact Statement for SB215 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84413
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB215/Introduced
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