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SR 128

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and honors the 40th Anniversary of Entergy's River Bend Station in St. Francisville.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Caleb Kleinpeter

Louisiana Senate honors Entergy River Bend Station for 40 years of reliable, carbon-free electricity, highlighting its grid stability, jobs, and community contributions.

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
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Bill Summary · SR 128

Summary of Bill: SR 128 (2026 Regular Session, Louisiana)

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution commends and honors Entergy’s River Bend Station in St. Francisville, Louisiana, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
  • It recognizes the plant’s role in providing safe, reliable, and carbon-free electricity to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region.
  • The resolution highlights the plant’s contribution to energy resilience, grid stability, and the local economy.

Key provisions and changes

  • Serves as a formal expression of the Louisiana Senate’s commendation for the River Bend Station’s 40 years of operation (since 1986).
  • Acknowledges the plant’s capacity and impact:
    • Maximum dependable capacity of 978 megawatts.
    • Service to nearly half a million customers.
  • Notes the plant’s role in supporting grid stability during peak demand and extreme weather.
  • Recognizes the River Bend Station’s employment impact (over 800 employees and contractors) and its commitment to operational excellence, nuclear safety, emergency preparedness, and professional standards.
  • Highlights the plant’s community partnerships and contributions, including:
    • Local job creation.
    • Support for charitable organizations.
    • Investment in STEM education.
    • Workforce development initiatives for future generations.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Entergy’s Chief Nuclear Officer.

Who/what is affected

  • Entergy’s River Bend Station in St. Francisville, LA (recognition by the state legislature).
  • The broader Louisiana community, particularly West Feliciana Parish and surrounding regions, which are noted for economic and educational partnerships associated with the plant.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and considered during the 2026 Regular Session.
  • The resolution was introduced in the Senate, read by title, had rules suspended, and was adopted (second reading and vote completed) on May 18, 2026.
  • No fiscal implications or regulatory changes are imposed by this bill; it is a ceremonial commendation. A copy is to be sent to Entergy’s Chief Nuclear Officer.

Notes

  • The bill functions solely as an official endorsement and recognition statement, without creating new law or altering existing regulations.
  • The summary focuses on the plant’s historical significance, current contributions, and anticipated ongoing role in Louisiana’s energy landscape.

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

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