Show Announcement: 2025 Oregon Legislature’s Pro-Nuclear Bills
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Tuesday, February 11th @ 5:30 pm
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Join us for an in-depth look at the pro-nuclear legislation making its way through the 2025 Oregon State Legislature. The session kicked off on January 21st, and several bills have been introduced that could dramatically change Oregon's energy future.
We’ll dive into the details of key bills, including:
- SB 215: Repeals Oregon's 1980 Ballot Measure Law, to be voted on by the public in 2026.
- SB 216: Repeals the 1980 Ballot Measure Law without voter approval.
- SB 635: Calls for a feasibility study on nuclear energy generation in Oregon by Oregon State University (OSU), despite OSU’s ties to the nuclear industry.
- HB 2038: Directs the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) to study the "advantages" of nuclear power, excluding any consideration of its disadvantages.
- HB 2410: Proposes a site certificate for a Small Modular Nuclear Reactor (SMNR) demonstration project in Umatilla County, with local citizens, not the general public, deciding its fate.
These bills reflect a serious push to introduce nuclear energy into Oregon’s future, with potential implications for the environment, our communities, and the development of data centers powered by SMNRs.
The 1980 Ballot Measure Law, which has protected Oregonians from nuclear power plant operations for 45 years, is now under threat. As the climate crisis intensifies, proponents of nuclear power argue for its inclusion in the fight against climate change, but is it the right choice?
Tune in to hear expert analysis, historical context, and an exploration of the potential risks to Oregon's future.
For more info:
Email: stopnuclearworkgroup@gmail.com
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Contact producer Emma Jean Lugo at emma.jean.lugo@gmail.com
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