NUCLEAR STUDY BILL – HB 4046

Directs the State Department of Energy, subject to the availability of funding, to conduct a study on nuclear energy, including advanced nuclear reactors.

Directs the department to engage with tribal governments, consult with certain state agencies and organizations and utilize moneys from federal, private and other public sources to carry out the study.

Directs the department to submit the report to the interim committees or committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy not later than February 15, 2027.

Chief Sponsor(s): Representative Wright, Levy B, Edwards, Boice, Bunch, Osborne, Pham H, Senator Smith DB

Regular Sponsor(s): Representative Evans, Helm, Reschke, Skarlatos, Senator Meek, Sollman, Thatcher, Weber

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