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ND HCR3033

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bette Grande

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Origin

House of Representatives

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • North Dakota's 62nd Legislative Assembly supports development of safe, secure, and economically beneficial new nuclear plants in the United States and North Dakota to enhance energy security, environmental objectives, and job creation.

  • Urges Congress and the President to increase the authorized loan guarantee program above $18.5 billion for nuclear plant construction while insulating federal taxpayers from risk.

  • Requests federal tax incentives for workforce and manufacturing development that could create tens of thousands of jobs in nuclear projects and component industries.

  • Calls for more efficient nuclear licensing processes by reducing redundancies and duplication while maintaining public participation transparency.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to the President, North Dakota Congressional Delegation, Public Service Commission, and Department of Commerce.

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution recognizing the indispensable role of nuclear energy to a comprehensive, integrated United States economic, energy security, and environmental strategy and supporting a host of federal and state policy initiatives to spur a new wave of nuclear plant development.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to adopt

3/28/2011

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/23/2011
Energy and Natural Resources1/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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