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House and Senate members will begin
working out their differences on an energy bill this week, and
that's expected to include another discussion on nuclear power.


The Senate voted to lift Minnesota's current ban on construction of new nuclear
power plants, but the House defeated the measure by 12 votes.

      The failed House vote hurts the measure's chances, but
environmentalists who oppose expanding nuclear power have said they
will be watching closely as the energy conference committee meets.
Its first meeting is set for Monday.

      If the legislation doesn't pass, one House member who supports
lifting the ban has introduced an alternative way to do that.
Republican Rep. Laura Brod of New Prague has proposed
a constitutional amendment that would allow Minnesota voters to
decide.
      

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House and Senate members will begin
working out their differences on an energy bill this week, and
that's expected to include another discussion on nuclear power.


Joint committee to consider lifting nuclear ban

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