The House Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations Committee convened on February 3, 2025, to discuss House Bill 263, which mandates the reporting of electricity usage for specific energy users. The meeting began with a roll call, confirming the presence of committee members, including Vice Chair Kamatz and Chair Perry.

The primary focus of the meeting was on House Bill 263. The bill was introduced with a motion for it to pass, followed by a proposed amendment aimed at clarifying language related to digital asset mining. Representative Millett presented this amendment as a minor grammatical adjustment, which was approved unanimously by voice vote.

Subsequently, another amendment was proposed by Representative Mitchell, which sought to establish a reporting requirement for data centers and digital asset mining businesses. This amendment aimed to ensure confidentiality of proprietary business information while providing regulators with necessary data for energy planning. However, Vice Chair Cordum opposed this amendment, arguing it would hinder the ability to compare different types of data centers and miners, ultimately affecting decision-making and transparency for ratepayers.

A roll call vote on Mitchell's amendment resulted in a tie, with 7 votes in favor and 7 against, leading to the failure of the motion. The committee then proceeded to vote on the original bill as amended, which also ended in a tie, resulting in another failed motion.

In conclusion, the committee decided to table House Bill 263 as amended, with a voice vote indicating support for this action. The meeting wrapped up with no further business discussed, marking the end of the session. The committee's deliberations highlighted ongoing challenges in balancing regulatory requirements with industry interests in the energy sector.