SCR001 • 2026

Concurrent Resolution Regarding Nuclear Energy

Energy

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Sen. Owens, Derrin R.
Last action: 2026-03-25
Official status: Governor Signed
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Concurrent Resolution Regarding Nuclear Energy

This resolution expresses support and intent for Utah to pursue Agreement State status with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for additional elements of the nuclear fuel cycle.

What This Bill Does

This resolution expresses support and intent for Utah to pursue Agreement State status with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for additional elements of the nuclear fuel cycle.

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Bill History

2026-03-25 Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Governor Signed
2026-03-13 Senate Secretary
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
2026-03-13 Executive Branch - Governor
Senate/ to Governor
2026-03-11 Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2026-03-11 Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
2026-03-10 Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
2026-03-10 Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2026-03-06 House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills
House/ 3rd reading
2026-03-06 House Speaker
House/ passed 3rd reading
2026-03-06 Senate President
House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2026-03-06 Senate President
House/ to Senate
2026-03-06 Senate President
Senate/ received from House
2026-03-06 Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2026-03-05 House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills
House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
2026-03-03 House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills
House/ 2nd reading
2026-03-03 House Rules Committee
House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
2026-03-03 House Public Utilities and Energy Committee
House/ committee report favorable
2026-03-02 House Public Utilities and Energy Committee
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2026-02-26 House Public Utilities and Energy Committee
House/ to standing committee
2026-02-04 House Rules Committee
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2026-02-04 Clerk of the House
House/ received from Senate
2026-02-04 Senate 3rd Reading Calendar
Senate/ 3rd reading
2026-02-04 Clerk of the House
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
2026-02-04 Clerk of the House
Senate/ to House
2026-02-03 Senate 2nd Reading Calendar
Senate/ 2nd reading
2026-02-03 Senate 3rd Reading Calendar
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
2026-01-23 Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
Senate/ comm rpt/ amended
2026-01-23 Senate 2nd Reading Calendar
Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2026-01-22 Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
2026-01-22 Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2026-01-20 Senate Rules Committee
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2026-01-20 Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
2026-01-12 Waiting for Introduction in the Senate
Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
2026-01-07 Waiting for Introduction in the Senate
Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research
2026-01-05 Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SCR001
2026-01-05 Version Sponsor
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SCR001
2025-12-23 Legislative Research and General Counsel
Bill Numbered but not Distributed
2025-12-23 Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SCR001
2025-12-23 Legislative Fiscal Agency
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SCR001
2025-12-23 Legislative Research and General Counsel
Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

Official Summary Text

This resolution expresses support and intent for Utah to pursue Agreement State status with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for additional elements of the nuclear fuel cycle.

Current Bill Text

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Concurrent Resolution Regarding Nuclear Energy
2026 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Derrin R. Owens
House Sponsor: Colin W. Jack
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This resolution expresses support and intent for Utah to pursue Agreement State status with
the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for additional elements of the nuclear fuel cycle.
Highlighted Provisions:
This resolution:
highlights Utah's support for nuclear energy development and deployment; and
expresses Utah's intent to pursue agreement state status for additional elements of the
nuclear fuel cycle.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
WHEREAS, under Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 2021, the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission is authorized to enter into agreements with states to assume
regulatory authority over certain nuclear materials and activities;
WHEREAS, Utah desires to expand its regulatory authority to include elements of the
nuclear fuel cycle that are not prohibited by federal statute;
WHEREAS, increased state participation in these regulatory areas would enhance local
oversight, improve coordination with industry and federal partners, and support Utah's broader
energy development goals;
WHEREAS, certain elements of the nuclear fuel cycle may be appropriate for state
management;
WHEREAS, Utah intends to work collaboratively with the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission to develop the technical, legal, and administrative framework necessary to
support an Agreement State application for additional eligible portions of the fuel cycle;
WHEREAS, the governor, through the support and facilitation of the Division of Waste
Management and Radiation Control, may submit a letter of intent to the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission to begin the process toward establishing that status; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the importance of maintaining high standards for
nuclear safety and environmental protection while enabling states to participate responsibly in
regulatory oversight:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
Governor concurring therein, expresses intent to pursue Agreement State status for elements of
the nuclear fuel cycle not expressly prohibited and encourages the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission to clarify which portions of the fuel cycle are reserved by statute versus policy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature supports the governor and the
Department of Environmental Quality in coordinating with the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission to initiate the Agreement State application process for eligible activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the chairman of the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the governor of Utah, and Utah's congressional delegation.
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