Senate panel okays study committee on advanced nuclear power, adds MEAG seats
February 17, 2026 | 2026 Legislature Georgia, Georgia
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The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee approved a committee substitute for Senate Resolution 482 to form a Senate study committee on advanced nuclear facilities, including small modular reactors. The substitute specifies membership and allows one House member to join if the House chooses.
Senator Beard described the panel's membership and scope and said the study will help Georgia prepare if advanced nuclear projects or small modular reactors materialize. During the floor discussion committee members successfully offered a friendly amendment to add two representatives from the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG) and another amendment to increase the total membership from 12 to 14. The amendment passed unanimously and the substitute resolution passed the committee without opposition.
The resolution now proceeds as the committee's substitute to the Senate Rules process.
Senator Beard described the panel's membership and scope and said the study will help Georgia prepare if advanced nuclear projects or small modular reactors materialize. During the floor discussion committee members successfully offered a friendly amendment to add two representatives from the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG) and another amendment to increase the total membership from 12 to 14. The amendment passed unanimously and the substitute resolution passed the committee without opposition.
The resolution now proceeds as the committee's substitute to the Senate Rules process.
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