2022 House Bill 6019 / Public Act 218

Investigate expanding the use of nuclear power in Michigan’s electric grid

Introduced in the House

April 14, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To require the Michigan Public Services Commission to do a feasibility study on expanding nuclear power generation in the state.

Referred to the Committee on Energy

May 4, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 18, 2022

Amendment offered by Rep. Rachel Hood (D-76)

To also require the proposed study to address "workforce and human health risks" associated with this form of electricity generation, and make cost comparisons between electricity generated by nuclear reactors, wind, solar and hydroelectric sources.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Yousef Rabhi (D-53)

To also require the proposed study to address " the distribution of potassium iodine tablets to all residents within 50 miles of a nuclear energy generation facility”.

The amendment failed by voice vote

May 19, 2022

Passed in the House 85 to 20 (details)

To require the Michigan Public Services Commission to pay a consultant to do a feasibility study on expanding nuclear power generation in the state.

Received in the Senate

May 24, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

Sept. 22, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 28, 2022

Passed in the Senate 31 to 5 (details)

To require the Michigan Public Services Commission to pay a consultant to do a feasibility study on expanding nuclear power generation in the state.

Motion to reconsider by Sen. Dan Lauwers (R-25)

The vote by which the bill was passed.

The motion passed by voice vote

Received

Passed in the Senate 32 to 4 (details)

To require the Michigan Public Services Commission to pay a consultant to do a feasibility study on expanding nuclear power generation in the state.

Received in the House

Sept. 28, 2022

Passed in the House 83 to 21 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 14, 2022