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House Republicans highlight unanimous passage of nuclear consortium bill and warn of energy limits for AI data centers
Summary
Lawmakers said a 'nuclear consortium' bill passed the House unanimously and argued Utah faces energy constraints that could hinder AI/data center development; they described small modular reactors as a partial solution and cited Rocky Mountain Power capacity limits. Vote tally noted as 72‑0 in the House.
House members at a Republican press availability pointed to the House’s unanimous passage of a nuclear consortium bill and linked the vote to broader concerns about Utah’s energy capacity for future data centers and AI facilities.
"Yesterday, the nuclear consortium bill passes out, the house 72 to nothing. Unanimous," Speaker 6 said, noting the bill’s wide support. In response, Speaker 2 said he was not surprised and argued nuclear technology is now safer and an…
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