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Yes: 116 • No: 21
UtahS.B. 1352026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Nuclear Reprocessing Amendments
Sponsored By: Derrin R. Owens (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EnergyClean EnergyNuclear Energy
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
Funding shifts to nuclear projects
Beginning May 6, 2026, the state investment fund can pay for nuclear research, site work, permitting, and outreach. The council can offer project financing and matching grants to businesses that join a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, after consulting the office. Money from the radioactive waste facility expansion tax is prioritized for nuclear development. Any federal campus funds are deposited into the same state fund.
Utah pursues nuclear innovation campus
Beginning May 6, 2026, the state coordinates with companies, local leaders, DOE, and NRC to attract nuclear fuel recycling and a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. The office can sign agreements with federal agencies and discuss DOE’s January 28, 2026 campus request. The campus may include fuel making, enrichment, used‑fuel reprocessing, small reactors, and co‑located users. The state prioritizes college workforce training, consent‑based siting, safe transport, and proliferation‑resistant technology. The radiation control division oversees safety and reports yearly, and the director reports each year by October 1 on the DOE application.
New state energy office and plan
Beginning May 6, 2026, the state creates the Office of Energy Development in the Department of Natural Resources. The office makes a 30‑year strategic energy plan, updates it every two years, and reports by the October interim meeting each year. It keeps a public dashboard with the plan data. It can seek and run federal energy funds. The director can speak for the governor before the Public Service Commission. The office’s annual report also covers its nuclear energy work.
Review barriers to nuclear development
Beginning May 6, 2026, a consortium provides nuclear expertise and policy advice to the office. The office, with the consortium and radiation control division, reviews Utah laws and rules that block hosting a campus. The review covers siting across the fuel lifecycle, co‑location with industry or data centers, conflicts with NRC standards, and state permitting timelines. The office reports by October 31, 2026 with recommended law or rule changes and a nuclear innovation zone framework, and then reports each year by November 30 on consortium duties. The Utah Energy Council also adds nuclear recycling recommendations to its annual report.
More housing funds from energy taxes
Beginning May 6, 2026, property tax differential money not sent to the council goes to the affected county or city for impact relief and housing. Cities must spend at least 10% on affordable housing. Counties must send at least 10% to a nonprofit that runs housing programs for a multi‑county group. The rest can pay for impact mitigation.
New fees for energy filings
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Office of Energy Development can charge application, filing, and processing fees. The office sets the amounts under state fee rules. Fees are deposited as dedicated credits to fund the office’s work. Businesses that apply for services may pay more upfront.
Pay rules for energy office staff
Beginning May 6, 2026, staff who worked at the office on April 30, 2024 remain at‑will and keep their pay and benefit options. Staff hired on or after May 1, 2024 are paid and receive benefits under the State Personnel Management Act.
Study on wind and solar taxes
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Office of Energy Development studies how the wind or solar facility capacity tax and the energy project assessment affect energy costs. The director reports findings to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee by the November 2026 interim meeting. The study informs future policy but does not change bills now.
Council manages decommissioned energy sites
Beginning May 6, 2026, the council can plan and manage decommissioned energy assets. It may set policies, enter contracts, acquire or sell property, choose an operator, and report yearly to the Legislative Management Committee. If the council acquires a project asset, it must agree not to interfere with the owner’s natural‑gas or hydrogen power plants.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Derrin R. Owens
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Carl R. Albrecht
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 59 • No: 12
House vote • 2/12/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 2
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 21 • No: 5
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/4/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/3/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 22 • No: 1
House vote • 1/22/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 1/22/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/6/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/6/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/6/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/4/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact
2/12/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
2/12/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/12/2026House/ to standing committee
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/9/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/6/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/6/2026
Substitute #2
2/6/2026
Substitute #1
1/21/2026
Introduced
1/14/2026
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