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This bill establishes a State of Wisconsin Nuclear Power Summit Board with the primary purpose of organizing, promoting, and hosting a nuclear power summit in Madison. The board will be responsible for holding the summit within one month of the new University of Wisconsin-Madison engineering building becoming operational, and ensuring participants can access this facility. The bill creates a special appropriation for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), which will be required to spend allocated funds as directed by the summit board. Notably, the board will be granted an exemption from standard state requirements related to public contract notices, competitive bidding, and service procurement procedures, which provides flexibility in planning and executing the summit. The broader context suggests the summit aims to highlight Wisconsin's leadership and innovation in nuclear power and fusion energy technology, potentially showcasing the state's capabilities and attracting attention to emerging nuclear energy developments. By creating this dedicated board and summit, the legislation seeks to promote and advance nuclear power research and development within the state.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb124