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WV SB1001
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Glenn Jeffries
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AI Summary
- Authorizes uranium enrichment, HALEU production, fuel fabrication, spent nuclear fuel recycling/reprocessing, interim storage, and transportation within West Virginia, subject to federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing
- Prohibits state agencies and local governments from blocking federally authorized nuclear fuel cycle activities through ordinances or regulations
- Creates the "Nuclear Lifecycle Development Fund" in the State Treasury to support site preparation, workforce development, infrastructure improvements, and matching federal grants
- Directs the Department of Economic Development and Office of Energy to pursue federal partnerships, including memoranda of understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus opportunities
- Permits interim storage of spent nuclear fuel at federally licensed facilities, but requires separate legislative authorization before the state can assume ownership of such materials
Legislative Description
Establishing WV Nuclear Lifecycle and Advanced Fuel Cycle Development Act
Energy
Last Action
To Energy, Industry, and Mining
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy, Industry and Mining2/19/2026
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