NUCLEAR POWER CERTIFICATE Senate SponsorsSen. Patrick J. Joyce, Sue Rezin-Mark L. Walker and Michael W. Halpin 2/6/2025SenateReferred to Assignments 220 ILCS 5/8-406from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 8-406Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions regarding a certificate of public convenience and necessity, makes changes to the limitations on the construction of a nuclear power reactor. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, construction may commence on an advanced nuclear reactor (rather than a new nuclear power reactor with a nameplate capacity of 300 megawatts of electricity or less) within the State under specified conditions. Defines "advanced nuclear reactor". Makes other changes. 2/6/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce 2/6/2025SenateFirst Reading 2/6/2025SenateReferred to Assignments 2/14/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin 2/26/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker 3/5/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin