Kansas HR6012: Recognizing the 40th year of operation at Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station

What the bill says

A resolution recognizing the 40th year of operations of the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Burlington, Kansas.

From the enrolled text, March 17, 2025:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the 40th year of operations of the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Burlington, Kansas. WHEREAS, The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station's (Wolf Creek) license to operate at its Burlington, Kansas, location on March 11, 1985; and WHEREAS, Wolf Creek began commercial operations on September 3, 1985, after reaching criticality on May 22, 1985, following more than a decade of construction; and WHEREAS, Wolf Creek is Kansas' only operational nuclear power plant and has generated more than 345 million megawatt hours of power from July 1, 1985, through December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, Wolf Creek is 96% owned by Evergy and 6% owned by Kansas Electric Power Cooperatives, and it generates 20.7% of Kansas' electricity and 36% of its emission-free electricity; and WHEREAS, More than 800,000 Kansas homes benefit from Wolf Creek's energy output, and 89 of the state's 105 counties receive power from Wolf Creek; and WHEREAS, Wolf Creek generates approximately 1,250 megawatts of electricity and is licensed to operate until March 11, 2045; and WHEREAS, As of January 2025, Wolf Creek surpassed 10,000,000 safe work hours without a lost-time incident or OSHA-recordable incident; and WHEREAS, Wolf Creek contributes to the economic vitality of Coffey County and the surrounding counties, effectuating more than $165,000,000 in economic impact via payroll, …

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Sponsors

• Mark Schreiber (R) · primary sponsor
• Brad Barrett (R)

Latest actions

1. March 17, 2025: Enrolled on Monday, March 17, 2025
2. March 11, 2025: Adopted without roll call
3. March 11, 2025: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6012?

HR6012 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Recognizing the 40th year of operation at Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station.

What does HR6012 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing the 40th year of operations of the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Burlington, Kansas.

What is the status of HR6012?

Passed both chambers as of March 11, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Monday, March 17, 2025 (March 17, 2025).

Who sponsored HR6012?

Mark Schreiber (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HR6012?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6012/