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LA HR249
Resolution
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Echols
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AI Summary
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Creates a nine-member task force to study and recommend policies promoting small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) development in Louisiana, with members from state agencies, the Public Service Commission, and four university engineering colleges
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Task force will examine removal of regulatory and zoning barriers to SMR construction, financial incentives such as tax credits and grants, and workforce development programs in partnership with Louisiana universities
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Louisiana Economic Development provides staff support; members serve without compensation and select their own chairman
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Report with recommendations due no later than 30 days before the 2026 Regular Session, submitted to the House Commerce Committee and Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs Committee
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SMRs generate up to 300 megawatts, enough to power data centers requiring 5-200 megawatts; first NRC-certified SMR design approved in 2023 with reactors expected online around 2030
Legislative Description
Creates a task force to study and recommend policies to promote Small Nuclear Reactors in Louisiana
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/11/2025