This bill proposes to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.243, subdivision 3b, by abolishing the prohibition on issuing a certificate of need for the construction of new nuclear power plants. The current law, which prevents the commission from granting such certificates, is being removed. Instead, the bill introduces a provision regarding the additional storage of spent nuclear fuel, indicating a shift in focus towards managing existing nuclear waste rather than restricting new nuclear energy development.

The bill also includes an effective date clause, stating that the changes will take effect the day following final enactment. This legislative change reflects a significant policy shift in Minnesota's approach to nuclear energy, potentially paving the way for new nuclear power projects in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 216B.243