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WI SJR7
Joint Resolution
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julian Bradley
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AI Summary
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Wisconsin Legislature declares support for nuclear power and fusion energy as clean energy sources critical to meeting the state's growing energy demands
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Commits state leadership and resources to the continuation, expansion, and development of nuclear power, fusion energy, and related technologies
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Point Beach Nuclear Plant currently operates two reactors, powers 1.2 million homes, and employs 650 people in Wisconsin
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Nuclear energy accounts for 66.6% of Wisconsin's carbon-free electricity production and has helped avoid 6.4 million metric tons of carbon emissions
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Wisconsin repealed its nuclear moratorium in 2016; resolution cites nuclear and fusion as supporting national security, energy independence, economic development, and medical applications
Legislative Description
Recognizing that the Wisconsin State Legislature supports nuclear power and fusion energy as clean energy sources that are critical to safely meeting Wisconsin’s growing energy demands and declaring the legislature’s commitment to the continuation and expansion of nuclear power and nuclear technologies, the development of nuclear technologies and fusion energy, and employing the leadership and resources necessary to support the development of and investment in nuclear power, fusion energy, and related technologies in the state.
Last Action
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6/25/2025