Utah legislation · 2026 General Session
Utah SCR1: Concurrent Resolution Regarding Nuclear Energy
Status: Signed into law, March 25, 2026
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 the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 11, 2026:
1 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 …
Sponsors
- Owens, Derrin R. (R, 27) · primary sponsor
- Colin Jack (R, 73)
Latest actions
- : Governor Signed
- : Senate/ to Governor
- : Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
- : Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
- : Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
- : Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
- : Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
- : Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
- : Senate/ received from House
- : House/ to Senate
Votes
- House/ passed 3rd reading (March 6, 2026): 70 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Comm - Favorable Recommendation (March 2, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate/ passed 3rd reading (February 4, 2026): 26 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Senate/ passed 2nd reading (February 3, 2026): 25 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation (January 22, 2026): 4 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation (January 22, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Energy, Natural Resources, Hazardous Materials, Clean Energy, Resolutions, Nuclear Energy, Federalism
Common questions
- What is SCR1?
- SCR1 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Concurrent Resolution Regarding Nuclear Energy.
- What does SCR1 do?
- 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 is the status of SCR1?
- Signed into law as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Governor Signed (March 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored SCR1?
- Owens, Derrin R. (R, 27), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SCR1?
- On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SCR001.html
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