Bill > HF2002

This bill modifies Minnesota's existing energy statutes by removing the previous prohibition on issuing certificates of need for new nuclear power plants, specifically targeting restrictions related to nuclear facilities at Prairie Island. Currently, the law prevents the state's energy commission from issuing certificates of need for new nuclear-powered electric generating plants or new spent nuclear fuel storage facilities. The bill would allow for potential new nuclear power plant construction and spent nuclear fuel storage facilities at the Prairie Island site by striking language that previously banned such developments. The amendment would effectively open the door for future nuclear energy infrastructure projects in Minnesota, giving the state's energy commission more flexibility in approving nuclear power-related infrastructure. The bill's effective date would be the day after it is officially enacted, meaning the changes to the nuclear power plant construction restrictions would take effect immediately after becoming law.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2002&ssn=0&y=2025