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Utah lawmakers are advancing nuclear industry legislation, with the upcoming session starting January 20, 2026. A Senate Concurrent Resolution aims for 'Agreement State' status with the NRC. House Bill 201 extends a waste facility tax until December 31, 2026.

Meanwhile, Wyoming's State Sen. Ed Cooper has drafted a bill for nuclear waste storage but will not introduce it due to opposition and other legislative priorities. The Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee in Wyoming plans to study nuclear energy growth, but current legislative efforts are stalled. The contrasting approaches highlight Utah's push for nuclear opportunities against Wyoming's cautious stance on nuclear waste.