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OK HB3175

OK HB3175
Nuclear energy; defining terms; creating the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office; effective date.

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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to nuclear energy; defining terms; creating the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office; stating purposes of Office; making certain authorizations for the Office; prohibiting certain gifts; prohibiting requirement that certain project be in a specific location; authorizing the adoption of certain rules; requiring certain study be conducted; requiring report be issued by certain date; requiring Governor appoint director; listing requirements for director; listing duties of director; authorizing the hiring of staff; requiring submission of certain strategic plan; authorizing the hiring of a nuclear permitting coordinator; requiring coordinator have familiarity with certain processes; listing duties of coordinator; requiring coordinator provide certain assistance; requiring certain documentation be kept and available to public upon request; creating the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Development Revolving Fund; stating type of fund; stating content of fund; listing purpose of fund; providing for expenditures; requiring the establishment of certain grant program; providing details on granting of funds; requiring applicants submit certain information; prohibiting applicants from receiving certain grants; requiring certain notice of proposed grants; disallowing approval of certain grants if disapproved by certain individuals; authorizing extension of review; requiring certain written agreement; detailing terms of written agreement; limiting amount of grant rewards; authorizing certain reimbursement grants; listing expenses that qualify for reimbursement; requiring the showing proof of certain expenses; limiting amount of reimbursement grants; authorizing the promulgation of certain rules; requiring certain permit for certain reimbursement grant; authorizing the distribution of grants on a rolling basis; stating process for distribution; authorizing grant for completion of an operation nuclear reactor that make certain interconnection; requiring the establishment of certain procedures; requiring certain application evaluation be made; listing criteria for evaluation; requiring certain information submitted be deemed confidential; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office within the Governor's office to promote the development of advanced nuclear reactors in the state, defining terms like "advanced nuclear project" and "advanced nuclear reactor" to encompass various nuclear technologies. The Office will be led by a director appointed by the Governor and will be responsible for strategic planning, public outreach, identifying barriers to nuclear energy development, and fostering a supply chain for advanced nuclear technologies, while also being authorized to accept gifts and grants, though not from grant applicants themselves. It also creates a "nuclear permitting coordinator" to assist businesses navigate the complex regulatory and permitting processes for nuclear energy facilities, and establishes the "Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Development Revolving Fund" to provide reimbursement-based grants for eligible businesses, non-profits, and educational institutions for expenses related to advanced nuclear projects, including technology development, site planning, construction, and operational completion, with specific limits on grant amounts and requirements for repayment if project milestones are not met. Furthermore, the bill mandates a study on state regulatory functions related to nuclear energy, requires the submission of a strategic plan every two years, and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget (on 02/03/2026)

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