UT SB0135

Office of Energy Development authorized to coordinate with public and private entities on nuclear fuel recycling facility development and serve as liaison between developers and local communities

Utah Energy Council may provide strategic guidance, conduct preliminary assessments for nuclear fuel recycling facilities, and include recommendations in annual reports to the Legislature

Office directed to pursue development of a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, responding to a January 28, 2026 U.S. Department of Energy Request for Information; campus scope includes fuel fabrication, uranium enrichment, used fuel reprocessing, and advanced reactor deployment

Office and Division of Waste Management required to analyze state laws and rules for barriers to hosting a campus, with findings and legislative recommendations due to interim committee by October 31, 2026

Electrical Energy Development Investment Fund may provide project financing and matching grants for campus participants; federal funding received for campus development to be deposited into this fund