Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1563: Alternative and nuclear energy generation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1563 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Alternative and nuclear energy generation. Primary sponsor: Hunter Smith (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires: (1) a public utility to notify the Indiana utility regulatory commission (commission) of the public utility's intention to retire an electric generation facility not later than 18 months before the planned retirement date; and (2) the commission to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of using the location and infrastructure of the electric generation facility for development of alternative energy generation projects, including consideration of the suitability of the location and infrastructure for use in developing a nuclear energy facility.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Dale DeVon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
- Authored by Representative Smith H
- Coauthored by Representative DeVon