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HB4127 • 2026

Energy: nuclear; definition of advanced nuclear reactors; provide for. Amends sec. 10h of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4129'25, HB 4125'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4128'25, HB 4124'25

Energy: nuclear; definition of advanced nuclear reactors; provide for. Amends sec. 10h of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4129'25, HB 4125'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4128'25, HB 4124'25

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Sponsor
Jamie Thompson (District 28), Jaime Greene (District 65), Samantha Steckloff (District 19), Karl Bohnak (District 109), Jason Woolford (District 50), David Prestin (District 108), Douglas Wozniak (District 59), Joey Andrews (District 38), Brian BeGole (District 71), Mike McFall (District 14), Joseph Aragona (District 60), Bill Schuette (District 95), Rylee Linting (District 27), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Gregory Alexander (District 98), Alicia St. Germaine (District 62), Greg VanWoerkom (District 88), William Bruck (District 30), Stephen Wooden (District 81)
Last action
2025-10-30
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the types of reactors or entities affected by this bill.

Defining Advanced Nuclear Reactors

This law changes the definition of advanced nuclear reactors in state laws.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes how 'advanced nuclear reactors' are defined in state laws.

Terms To Know

Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Nuclear reactors that use modern technology to improve safety, efficiency, and waste management.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact types of new nuclear technologies included in the definition are not specified.
  • It is unclear how this change will affect current regulations on existing nuclear power plants.

Bill History

  1. 2025-10-30 SJ 100 Pg. 1699

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-10-30 SJ 100 Pg. 1699

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

  3. 2025-10-28 HJ 103 Pg. 1715

    read a third time

  4. 2025-10-28 HJ 103 Pg. 1715

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #273 Yeas 85 Nays 19 Excused 0 Not Voting 6

  5. 2025-10-28 HJ 103 Pg. 1715

    transmitted

  6. 2025-10-23 HJ 102 Pg. 1683

    read a second time

  7. 2025-10-23 HJ 102 Pg. 1683

    placed on third reading

  8. 2025-03-25 HJ 31 Pg. 312

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  9. 2025-03-25 HJ 31 Pg. 312

    referred to second reading

  10. 2025-02-26 HJ 21 Pg. 169

    bill electronically reproduced 02/25/2025

  11. 2025-02-25 HJ 20 Pg. 152

    introduced by Representative Rep. Jamie Thompson

  12. 2025-02-25 HJ 20 Pg. 152

    read a first time

  13. 2025-02-25 HJ 20 Pg. 152

    referred to Committee on Energy

Official Summary Text

Energy: nuclear; definition of advanced nuclear reactors; provide for. Amends sec. 10h of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4129'25, HB 4125'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4128'25, HB 4124'25