HB2456

Nuclear-ready communities; comprehensive plans

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

Arizona HB2456 amends zoning laws to regulate aggregate mining operations and establish zoning districts for small modular nuclear reactors.

Arizona HB2456 amends existing zoning laws to regulate aggregate mining operations and establish zoning districts for small modular nuclear reactors. The bill specifies that aggregate mining operations zoning districts can only be located in areas with known reserves or existing operations. It also mandates that the Arizona Corporation Commission adopt definitions for terms like "colocated with" and "large industrial energy user" when implementing regulations for small modular reactors.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 0–0 · Mar 4
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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27 Nay

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5 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 30

1:00 PM

Senate Rules

Mar 25

9:00 AM

Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

History

Jun 9

House

House concurs

Jun 9

House

House final reading FAILED, voting: (28-27-5-0)

Apr 21

House

House Conference Committee recommended