Energy: nuclear facilities.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill amends the Public Resources Code to carve out an exception for nuclear microreactors—tiny, factory‑built reactors under 20 MW—from the state’s prohibition on new nuclear fission power plants. All other nuclear plants remain subject to the existing certification process, which requires U.S. approval of fuel‑reprocessing and high‑level waste disposal technologies. The change aims to allow these compact reactors to be sited and operated without the current land‑use restrictions.

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Hearings

• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Apr 6, 2026
• Natural Resources
  Natural Resources · Apr 6, 2026

History

1. Apr 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
2. Mar 17, 2026Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
3. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and U. & E.
4. Mar 16, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.
5. Feb 10, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 12.
6. Feb 9, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Gallagher · sponsor
• Alanis
• Ellis
• Hadwick
• Hoover
• Macedo

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