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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
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 certain conditions. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2). Allows the siting and operation of a small modular reactor energy facility without requiring that there be a licensed repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste or that the proposed site certificate for the small modular reactor energy facility be submitted to the electors of this state for their approval or rejection.
AI Summary
This bill introduces provisions for small modular reactor (SMR) energy facilities in Oregon, specifically defining an SMR 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. The bill exempts small modular reactor energy facilities from certain existing state regulations (specifically ORS 469.595, 469.597, and 469.599) related to energy facility siting. Notably, the bill allows for the siting and operation of SMR facilities without requiring a licensed high-level radioactive waste repository or submitting the site certificate to state voters for approval. This legislation appears designed to streamline the process for developing nuclear energy infrastructure using newer, smaller-scale reactor technology, potentially making nuclear power development more flexible and accessible in Oregon.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment. (on 02/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3565 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3565 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85914 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3565/Introduced |
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