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ID HCR031

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

Environment, Energy and Technology Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes nuclear power as a significant emissions-free energy resource and necessary contributor to U.S. electricity supply, currently providing nearly 20% of the nation's electricity
  • Notes that 96 nuclear reactors operate in 29 states with improved performance, with operational capacity factor increasing from approximately 53% in 1980 to over 90% today
  • Acknowledges the Idaho National Laboratory as the U.S. Department of Energy's laboratory for nuclear energy, which has significantly influenced reactor designs globally
  • Recognizes that Idaho has designed, constructed, operated, and decommissioned more nuclear reactors than anywhere in the world
  • Highlights INL's research in advanced nuclear reactor designs including small modular reactors and micro reactors, as well as its work in energy, national security, science, and environmental protection

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing nuclear power as a significant emissions-free energy resource and recognizing the significant contributions of the Idaho National Laboratory.

IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:27 a.m. on March 3, 2020

3/4/2020

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/13/2020

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