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2025 ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION 6
February 17, 2025 - Introduced by Representatives STEFFEN, SORTWELL,
ARMSTRONG, BRILL, CALLAHAN, DITTRICH, GUNDRUM, GUSTAFSON, HURD,
KNODL, MAXEY, MELOTIK, MOORE OMOKUNDE, MURPHY, MURSAU, NEDWESKI,
NEYLON, O'CONNOR, PENTERMAN, RODRIGUEZ, SNYDER, SPIROS, STUBBS,
SUBECK, TUSLER and VANDERMEER, cosponsored by Senators BRADLEY,
FEYEN, JACQUE, JAMES, NASS, QUINN, RATCLIFF and TOMCZYK. Referred to
Committee on Rules.
***AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
Relating to: recognizing that the Wisconsin State Legislature supports nuclear
power and fusion energy as clean energy sources that are critical to safely
meeting Wisconsin[s growing energy demands and declaring the legislature[s
commitment to the continuation and expansion of nuclear power and nuclear
technologies, the development of nuclear technologies and fusion energy, and
employing the leadership and resources necessary to support the development
of and investment in nuclear power, fusion energy, and related technologies in
the state.
Whereas, safe, reliable, and affordable electricity is critical to the operation of
the state of Wisconsin and the day-to-day functions of every Wisconsinite; and
Whereas, supporting a diverse energy portfolio is key to meeting Wisconsin[s
growing energy demands as well as achieving reduced carbon emission goals; and
Whereas, nuclear energy, fusion energy, and developing related innovations
are key to expanding Wisconsin[s clean energy production; creating high-paying,
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sustainable jobs; and preserving Wisconsin as a highly desirable location for
economic development and investment; and
Whereas, nuclear and fusion technologies developed in Wisconsin have served
to strengthen national security and demonstrated the ability to produce life-saving
nuclear medicine capable of diagnoses and treatment of heart disease, cancer, and
other serious illnesses; and
Whereas, new nuclear energy technologies such as nuclear fusion provide
prospects for economic growth and worldwide technology leadership that the state
may leverage and support, and such technologies also promote traditional areas of
strength such as manufacturing, advanced data, and control; and
Whereas, nuclear power and fusion energy are critical parts of our country[s
economic and national security goals of energy independence; and
Whereas, there are currently 94 nuclear reactors across the United States,
operating in 28 states and accounting for 45.5 percent of the country[s carbon-free
electricity generation; and
Whereas, Wisconsin repealed its nuclear moratorium in 2016 and currently
operates two reactors at Point Beach Nuclear Plant; and
Whereas, 1.2 million homes are powered by nuclear energy in Wisconsin and
650 high-paying jobs are created by Wisconsin[s nuclear power plant; and
Whereas, nuclear energy has allowed Wisconsin to avoid 6.4 million metric
tons of carbon emissions and accounts for 66.6 percent of the state[s carbon-free
electricity production; and
Whereas, Wisconsin boasts world class academic institutions capable of
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providing the innovative nuclear and fusion workforce necessary to advance
technology here in the state; and
Whereas, numerous studies and surveys demonstrate that the majority of
Americans support nuclear energy and that support is continuing to grow for
reasons such as: concerns over energy independence and the environment as well as
promising technological advances in the nuclear industry; and
Whereas, today[s growing energy demands coupled with the revolutionary
advancements in nuclear power and fusion energy technology have created an
environment where Wisconsin must be poised to facilitate nuclear power and fusion
energy development and expansion; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin
State Legislature supports nuclear power and fusion energy as clean energy
sources that are critical to safely meeting Wisconsin[s growing energy demands;
and be it further
Resolved, That the State of Wisconsin declares its commitment to the
continuation and expansion of nuclear power, fusion energy, and nuclear
technologies and shall employ the leadership and resources necessary to support
the development and investment of nuclear power, fusion energy, and related
technologies within the state.
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