Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SR482: Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC); create a study committee; urge
Status: Passed both chambers, March 31, 2026
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to create a study committee for the purpose of making recommendations to the Senate with regard to how the State of Georgia can use advanced nuclear reactors to increase power generation and economic development in this state; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Creating the Senate Nuclear Power Study Committee; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Creating the Senate Nuclear Power Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, advanced nuclear reactors (ANRs) are capable of supporting Georgia's growing energy needs by providing clean, reliable power for urban centers, industrial facilities, data centers, and desalination plants; and WHEREAS, nuclear power is more reliable than coal, wind, and solar power, offering the resilience essential for everyday use and extreme weather conditions; and WHEREAS, researching the use of ANRs and creating a plan for future innovations in fusion power and radioactive waste for means of energy production could increase power generation and economic development in this state; and WHEREAS, Georgia has the chance to lead the national competition in advanced nuclear power, and an efficient ANR strategy can bring jobs, manufacturing support, and supply chain gains to this state; and WHEREAS, the global nuclear market is projected to triple by 2050, and establishing Georgia as the preferred supplier for American ANR technology can open international S. R. LC 56 0603S (SCS) opportunities and offer an alternative to Chinese and Russian nuclear reactor technology for allies and partners; and WHEREAS, with enhanced safety, scalability, and integration potential, ANRs are a key solution for Georgia's energy reliability and stability to meet the growing energy demands of this state; and WHEREAS, Georgia can gain competitive advantages by cutting red tape …
Sponsors
- Timothy Bearden (R, 30) · primary sponsor
- Bill Cowsert (R, 46)
- Drew Echols (R, 49)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, 32)
- John Albers (R)
- Randy Robertson (R, 29)
- Billy Hickman (R, 4)
- Watson, Sam (R, 11)
- Matt Brass (R, 6)
- Carden Summers (R, 13)
- Burns, Max (R, 23)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
Latest actions
- : Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- : Senate Third Read
- : Senate Read Second Time
- : Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- : Senate Read and Referred
- : Senate Hopper
Common questions
- What is SR482?
- SR482 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC); create a study committee; urge.
- What does SR482 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Creating the Senate Nuclear Power Study Committee; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SR482?
- Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR482?
- Timothy Bearden (R, 30), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR482?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71731
Source: official Georgia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.