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SC 525

Commemorate 40-year Anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Albert Butler and 1 co-sponsor

Commemorates Entergy’s Grand Gulf Nuclear Station 40th anniversary and honors its workforce, noting the plant’s role in electricity, local employment, and community value.

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Bill Summary · SC 525

Summary — SC 525: Commemorate 40‑year Anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station

Status: Enrolled concurrent resolution (Signed)
Introduced: February 3, 2025
Classification: Concurrent resolution
Subject: Rules

Main purpose and intent

SC 525 is a concurrent resolution adopted by the legislature to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Entergy’s Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Its purpose is ceremonial: to recognize the milestone, honor the plant and its workforce, and formally record the legislature’s appreciation for the station’s contributions.

Key provisions

While the enrolled text is a commemorative resolution (not a statute), the resolution’s substantive elements typically include:
- A formal proclamation recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station.
- Expressions of appreciation and commendation for Entergy, the plant’s employees, and contractors for their service and contributions.
- Recognition of the plant’s role in providing electricity, supporting local employment, and contributing to the regional economy.
- A statement of the legislature’s good wishes for continued safe, reliable operation and community engagement.
- Authorization to transmit copies of the resolution to Entergy and appropriate local/state officials (customary in resolutions of this type).

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries are symbolic: Entergy’s Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, its employees, affiliated contractors, and the local communities that host and support the plant.
  • No binding legal obligations, regulatory changes, or financial effects are created by the resolution.

Legal and procedural effect

  • As a concurrent resolution, SC 525 is non‑binding and ceremonial. It does not amend statutes, create rights, or authorize expenditures.
  • The resolution serves as an official record of the legislature’s recognition and may be used for public relations, archival, or commemorative purposes.

Legislative history (key actions)

  • 2025‑02‑03: Introduced; referred to Rules.
  • 2025‑02‑04 / 2025‑03‑03: Title sufficiency adopted.
  • 2025‑02‑05: Adopted; Immediate Release; Transmitted to House; Referred to Rules.
  • 2025‑03‑21: Adopted in final form; Motion to Reconsider entered (Harness, Shanks, Clark).
  • 2025‑03‑24: Motion to Reconsider tabled; Returned for enrolling.
  • 2025‑03‑25: Enrolled bill signed.

This resolution is primarily symbolic, recording the legislature’s recognition of the Grand Gulf plant’s 40‑year milestone and honoring those associated with its operation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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