[Washington - HB1253](https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=wa.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9sYXdmaWxlc2V4dC5sZWcud2EuZ292L2JpZW5uaXVtLzIwMjUtMjYvUGRmL0JpbGxzL0hvdXNlJTIwQmlsbHMvMTI1My5wZGY=&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=K0NXQ0tGdnBRVTh2SURFOGVSeWdqQ0RDOTZEQ2tOaER0dzA3TEVWMkQyZz0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw "https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com?d=wa.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9sYXdmaWxlc2V4dC5sZWcud2EuZ292L2JpZW5uaXVtLzIwMjUtMjYvUGRmL0JpbGxzL0hvdXNlJTIwQmlsbHMvMTI1My5wZGY=&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=K0NXQ0tGdnBRVTh2SURFOGVSeWdqQ0RDOTZEQ2tOaER0dzA3TEVWMkQyZz0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw") - (Passed) Would allow consumer-owned utilities to enter into joint use (ownership) agreements with other utilities for state energy projects, including nuclear.  [California - SB1006](https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=ca.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9sZWdpbmZvLmxlZ2lzbGF0dXJlLmNhLmdvdi9mYWNlcy9iaWxsVGV4dENsaWVudC54aHRtbD9iaWxsX2lkPTIwMjMyMDI0MFNCMTAwNg==&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=OFlpNW54aGNncysvTk5yZ1Vxak9sRHdPbTRhRUpLczRORTRYSG1ma0pkST0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw "https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com?d=ca.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9sZWdpbmZvLmxlZ2lzbGF0dXJlLmNhLmdvdi9mYWNlcy9iaWxsVGV4dENsaWVudC54aHRtbD9iaWxsX2lkPTIwMjMyMDI0MFNCMTAwNg==&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=OFlpNW54aGNncysvTk5yZ1Vxak9sRHdPbTRhRUpLczRORTRYSG1ma0pkST0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw") - (Passed) Requires transmission utilities to evaluate the feasibility of implementing Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) and advanced conductors to enhance the state's electrical grid. Comprehensive studies conducted by January 1, 2026, and subsequently at regular intervals—every two years for GETs and every four years for advanced conductors. [Maryland - HB1035](https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=maryland.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9tZ2FsZWcubWFyeWxhbmQuZ292LzIwMjVSUy9DaGFwdGVyc19ub2xuL0NIXzYyNl9oYjEwMzV0LnBkZg==&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=eWlSNlRhTmtST1ZXT1RTMXZxdXpaM3FRN0V6QTlmWUlaK2lSQ2xyUFdwdz0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw "https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com?d=maryland.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9tZ2FsZWcubWFyeWxhbmQuZ292LzIwMjVSUy9DaGFwdGVyc19ub2xuL0NIXzYyNl9oYjEwMzV0LnBkZg==&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=eWlSNlRhTmtST1ZXT1RTMXZxdXpaM3FRN0V6QTlmWUlaK2lSQ2xyUFdwdz0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw") - (Passed) Would require the Maryland Energy Administration to pursue cost-sharing agreements with the federal government and neighboring states for the development of new nuclear generating stations. Additionally, this bill would set rules and regulations for the application and licensing process for new nuclear generation in the state.  [Maryland - SB434](https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=maryland.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9tZ2FsZWcubWFyeWxhbmQuZ292LzIwMjVSUy9iaWxscy9zYi9zYjA0MzRmLnBkZg==&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=UHJ5YnVtc0RkOUtNNFMzaU9oNndDQm16eWtJblNrV1NtaUxlUmFUeDFlST0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw "https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com?d=maryland.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9tZ2FsZWcubWFyeWxhbmQuZ292LzIwMjVSUy9iaWxscy9zYi9zYjA0MzRmLnBkZg==&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=UHJ5YnVtc0RkOUtNNFMzaU9oNndDQm16eWtJblNrV1NtaUxlUmFUeDFlST0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw") - (Failed) Would change the state's existing renewable portfolio standard to a clean energy standard, including nuclear energy generating stations and small modular reactors, and would declare it is in the state's interest to position the state to take advantage of the economic development benefits of SMRs. Additionally, would require the state regulator to promulgate rules and regulations for new nuclear projects, with approval and rejection required within one year. [Utah - HB0249](https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=utah.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9sZS51dGFoLmdvdi9TZXNzaW9uLzIwMjUvYmlsbHMvZW5yb2xsZWQvSEIwMjQ5LnBkZg==&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=TG1qL01NQ0dPY00yT3dEZXFYWE5WanNaV0FIY1Y4VGtsbTVtMnJudml0MD0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw "https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com?d=utah.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9sZS51dGFoLmdvdi9TZXNzaW9uLzIwMjUvYmlsbHMvZW5yb2xsZWQvSEIwMjQ5LnBkZg==&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=TG1qL01NQ0dPY00yT3dEZXFYWE5WanNaV0FIY1Y4VGtsbTVtMnJudml0MD0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw") - (Passed) - Would create the Nuclear Energy Consortium, the Utah Energy Council, the Nuclear Energy Consortium, the UT Center for Advanced Energy Research Development, and the UT Energy Research Board. [Wyoming - SB0037](https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=wyoleg.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cud3lvbGVnLmdvdi9MZWdpc2xhdGlvbi8yMDE5L1NGMDAzNw==&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=dkNpR3pUak1BQXB4QkVnNElod0JzNTVQMHpRMXd3dlhFaURsWFMzSTdXdz0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw "https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com?d=wyoleg.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cud3lvbGVnLmdvdi9MZWdpc2xhdGlvbi8yMDE5L1NGMDAzNw==&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=dkNpR3pUak1BQXB4QkVnNElod0JzNTVQMHpRMXd3dlhFaURsWFMzSTdXdz0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw") - (Passed) - Creation of the Wyoming Energy Authority.  **Dept. of Energy Pilot Program** [https://www.energy.gov/articles/energy-department-announces-new-pathway-test-advanced-reactors](https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=energy.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZW5lcmd5Lmdvdi9hcnRpY2xlcy9lbmVyZ3ktZGVwYXJ0bWVudC1hbm5vdW5jZXMtbmV3LXBhdGh3YXktdGVzdC1hZHZhbmNlZC1yZWFjdG9ycw==&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=ZWNOV0Z2cm1KR24zcHFkT05SSk1KOEU0eGZzMnExVDB5b3hxSjJzSm9Fcz0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw "https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com?d=energy.gov&u=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZW5lcmd5Lmdvdi9hcnRpY2xlcy9lbmVyZ3ktZGVwYXJ0bWVudC1hbm5vdW5jZXMtbmV3LXBhdGh3YXktdGVzdC1hZHZhbmNlZC1yZWFjdG9ycw==&i=NWZjZDA0NjJjYWEyYzEwZWNhYWFkY2Mw&t=ZWNOV0Z2cm1KR24zcHFkT05SSk1KOEU0eGZzMnExVDB5b3hxSjJzSm9Fcz0=&h=7fc99cbe0ab54d3b96141d48e29c85a8&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaQLehu1nbNAxd9a87Zwi8_9KPCpNGa4e7FNSPOPHA3Cw") **National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Database** [https://www.ncsl.org/energy/state-energy-legislation-database](https://www.ncsl.org/energy/state-energy-legislation-database "https://www.ncsl.org/energy/state-energy-legislation-database")