Minnesota HF2002: Prohibition on issuing certificate of need for new nuclear power plant abolished.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to energy; abolishing prohibition on issuing certificate of need for certain new nuclear power plants; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.243, subdivision 3b.

From the engrossed text, March 17, 2025:

A bill for an act relating to energy; abolishing prohibition on issuing certificate of need for certain new nuclear power plants; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.243, subdivision 3b. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.243, subdivision 3b, is amended to read: Subd. 3b. Nuclear power plant; new construction prohibited; relicensing. (a) The commission may not issue a certificate of need for the constructionnew text begin [ADDED: , on Prairie Island,] new text end ofnew text begin [ADDED: :] new text end new text begin [ or] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (2) a new facility designed to store spent nuclear fuel produced by a nuclear-powered electric generating plant other than the one in operation at Prairie Island.] new text end (b) Any certificate of need for additional storage of spent nuclear fuel for a facility seeking a license extension shall address the impacts of continued operations over the period for which approval is sought. new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective the day following final enactment.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Spencer Igo (R) · primary sponsor
• Jeff Backer (R)
• John Burkel (R)
• Aaron Repinski (R)
• Cal Warwas (R)
• Peggy Bennett (R)
• Rarick, Marion (R, 29B)
• Steve Gander (R)
• Krista Knudsen (R)

Latest actions

1. April 7, 2026: Author added Knudsen
2. March 26, 2026: Author added Gander
3. March 23, 2026: Authors added Warwas, Bennett, and Rarick
4. March 18, 2026: Author added Repinski
5. March 9, 2026: Author added Burkel
6. February 17, 2026: Author added Backer
7. March 17, 2025: Second reading
8. March 17, 2025: Committee report, to adopt as amended
9. March 6, 2025: Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF2002?

HF2002 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Prohibition on issuing certificate of need for new nuclear power plant abolished.

What does HF2002 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to energy; abolishing prohibition on issuing certificate of need for certain new nuclear power plants; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.243, subdivision 3b.

What is the status of HF2002?

In committee as of April 7, 2026. Latest action: Author added Knudsen (April 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HF2002?

Spencer Igo (R), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF2002?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF2002&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house