House File 561 H-1511 Amend House File 561 as follows: 1 1. Page 2, line 1, after < 2. > by inserting < a . > 2 2. Page 2, after line 20 by inserting: 3 < b. The general assembly recognizes that to 4 maximize the potential for significant job creation, 5 economic development, and competitive advantage derived 6 from a robust nuclear industry, a significant workforce 7 is required to construct and operate new nuclear power 8 plants. Such jobs include skilled trades, such as 9 welders, pipe fitters, masons, carpenters, millwrights, 10 sheet metal workers, electricians, and heavy equipment 11 operators, in addition to nuclear reactor operators, 12 radiation protection specialists, and nuclear, 13 mechanical, and electrical engineers. In order for 14 this state to lead the nation in developing this 15 skilled workforce and to maximize economic development 16 related to nuclear electric power generation, the 17 general assembly intends for the state to undertake the 18 following: 19 (1) Create and implement plans to assess and 20 enhance educational and training systems to develop a 21 next-generation nuclear workforce. 22 (2) Assess the adequacy and potential expansion 23 of supply chain infrastructure to support the growing 24 nuclear industry. 25 (3) Recommend steps to attract new nuclear-related 26 businesses. 27 (4) Evaluate the economic development impact 28 affordable nuclear electric power generation will have 29 on the expansion and retention of existing industry. > 30 3. Page 9, after line 34 by inserting: 31 < Sec. ___. NUCLEAR ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION —— 32 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES —— TASK FORCE. The 33 governor shall appoint a task force to evaluate the 34 economic development opportunities created through 35 nuclear electric power generation in this state and to 36 develop specific plans to maximize these opportunities. 37 Task force members appointed by the governor shall 38 include but not be limited to representatives from 39 the state board of regents, the community colleges, 40 the Iowa department of workforce development, the 41 department of economic development, the department of 42 education, and utility industry leaders. The governor 43 shall appoint a chairperson from among the members. 44 The task force shall submit a report summarizing its 45 evaluation and containing recommendations to the 46 general assembly by January 1, 2012. > 47 4. By renumbering as necessary. 48 -1- HF561.2176 (1) 84 rn/nh 1/ 2 #1. #2. #3.