Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5336: AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY.
Status: Signed into law, May 20, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning advanced nuclear energy. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY. Assembly convened: Section 1. Section 2-138 of the general statutes is amended by adding subsection (f) as follows (Effective July 1, 2026): (NEW) (f) The council shall, within available resources, conduct a study concerning the demand for skilled labor in the advanced nuclear energy industry, including the development of nuclear power technologies such as small modular reactors, microreactors or reactors that use cooling sources such as molten salt, liquid metal or high temperature gas. In connection with such study, the council may recommend legislation or regulations necessary to support the development, expansion and operations of advanced nuclear energy technologies in the state, including, but not limited to, recommendations concerning: (1) Methods to meet the need for skilled trades workers and other providers of services or labor; (2) the creation of opportunities for state agencies to collaborate with federal agencies, institutions of higher education, businesses, nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders with an interest in the advanced nuclear energy industry; and (3) any other strategies to promote development of a skilled labor workforce to meet the needs of such industry. In conducting such study, the council shall consult with a representative Substitute House Bill No. 5336 of the Connecticut State Building Trades Council and a representative of a joint apprenticeship and training committee that facilitates workforce …
Sponsors
- Mark Anderson (R, 62) · primary sponsor
- Aundre Bumgardner (D, 41)
- Mary Mushinsky (D, 85)
- Christopher Poulos (D, 81)
- Raghib Allie-Brennan (D, 2)
- Nicholas Gauthier (D, 38)
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
- Dave Yaccarino (R, 87)
- Saud Anwar (D, 3)
- Irene Haines (R, 34)
- Eric Berthel (R, 32)
- Somers, Heather S. (R, 18)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-46
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : File Number 609
- : Senate Calendar Number 373
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 347 (May 6, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 62 (April 9, 2026): 143 yea, 1 nay, passed
- ET Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (March 17, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Workforce development, Apprentices, Studies
Common questions
- What is HB5336?
- HB5336 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY.
- What does HB5336 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning advanced nuclear energy. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5336?
- Signed into law as of May 20, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (May 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5336?
- Mark Anderson (R, 62), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5336?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05336&which_year=2026
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