The bill establishes a Nuclear Power Advisory Commission within the Department of Environmental Protection to study and report on the role of nuclear energy power plants, including small-scale facilities, in New Jersey's energy future. The commission will evaluate the significance of nuclear energy as a reliable, zero-emission source, its contribution to the state's energy portfolio, and its alignment with the goals of the Global Warming Response Act, particularly the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050. Additionally, the commission will assess the implications of closing existing nuclear plants on energy reliability, air quality, and electricity pricing, as well as explore emerging reactor technologies and regulatory actions by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other states.

The commission will consist of seven members, including ex officio representatives from the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, the President of the Board of Public Utilities, and the President of the New Jersey Utilities Association, along with four members appointed by the Governor with Senate approval. These appointees will represent the state's nuclear power plants, the academic community, and statewide environmental organizations. The commission is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature within 18 months of its establishment, after which it will dissolve 30 days following the report's submission.