Friday, January 29, 2010

Resolution would define nuclear power as clean energy in Arizona

House Concurrent Resolution 2019 in the Arizona Legislature would define nuclear power as clean energy in regards to carbon dioxide and other atmospheric emissions:



 HCR2019

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the constitution of Arizona; amending article XXII, Constitution of Arizona, by adding section 23; relating to nuclear power.


Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:
1.  Article XXII, Constitution of Arizona, is proposed to be amended by adding section 23 as follows if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor:
23.  Clean energy sources; nuclear power
Section 23.  The use of nuclear reactors in the production of electric energy is considered to be clean energy technology insofar as the generation process does not emit carbon dioxide or other atmospheric pollutants.
2.  The Secretary of State shall submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election as provided by article XXI, Constitution of Arizona.