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OR SB994

Relating to small modular reactor energy facilities.


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Allows the siting of a power plant that uses one or more small modular reactors. Ex- empts the siting from the law that requires approval from the electors of this state. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 67.5). Allows the siting and operation of a small modular reactor energy facility without requiring that the proposed site certificate for the small modular reactor energy facility be submitted to the elec- tors of this state for their approval or rejection.

AI Summary

This bill allows for the siting and operation of small modular reactor (SMR) energy facilities in Oregon without requiring voter approval, which would typically be necessary under existing law. The bill defines a small modular reactor as an advanced nuclear reactor with a capacity of 300 electrical megawatts or less, composed of factory-fabricated components that can be transported and assembled on-site, potentially in combination with similar reactors at a single location. Specifically, the legislation exempts small modular reactor energy facilities from ORS 469.597, which would normally mandate voter approval for such projects. By creating this exemption, the bill streamlines the process for developing nuclear power facilities using newer, smaller-scale reactor technology, potentially making it easier to site and construct these advanced energy production facilities in the state. The bill appears aimed at facilitating the development of innovative nuclear energy infrastructure with less regulatory complexity.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Energy and Environment. (on 02/10/2025)

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