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NJ AJR116

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alex Sauickie

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New Jersey's Salem and Hope Creek nuclear plants generate 85% of the state's carbon-free electricity and over 40% of total electricity
  • Nuclear energy saves New Jersey consumers more than $400 million annually compared to alternative energy sources
  • The state has 3 of the nation's 93 nuclear reactors, which have provided reliable electric grid performance for over 50 years
  • Nuclear energy worker salaries are approximately 50% higher than other electricity generation facility workers, and every 100 nuclear plant jobs create 66 additional community jobs
  • The Legislature commits to promoting and facilitating continued nuclear energy development to support carbon-free electricity and grid reliability

Legislative Description

Recognizes importance of nuclear energy in NJ.

Telecommunications and Utilities

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Telecommunications and Utilities2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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