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NJ S2914

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to adopt rules and regulations for small modular nuclear reactors within 18 months of enactment

  • Defines small modular nuclear reactors as nuclear fission reactors with generating capacity of 300 megawatts or less that require U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing

  • Authorizes the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to provide financial incentives for construction and operation of small modular nuclear reactors using funds from the Global Warming Solutions Fund

  • Requires BPU to consider whether proposed reactors would replace retiring coal or natural gas facilities and whether they could reuse existing infrastructure or create jobs for displaced workers

  • Prohibits on-site storage of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste without meeting all applicable U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements

Legislative Description

Permits virtual or remote instruction for public schools used as polling places on election days.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

3/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Education3/7/2024

Full Bill Text

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