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Senate committee advances bill letting industrial areas contract for utilities, explicitly names data centers
Summary
Senate Commerce Committee Chairwoman Mizell reported SB 79 favorably after a brief presentation and questions on April 23.
Senate Commerce Committee Chairwoman Mizell reported SB 79 favorably after a brief presentation and questions on April 23.
Sen. Jeremy Bass introduced SB 79, saying the bill updates the definition of industrial purpose to explicitly include construction and operation of data centers and expands cooperative endeavor agreements so industries in industrial areas can contract not only with their host parish or municipality but also with other municipalities, political subdivisions, or private entities. "This provision ensures that industries can secure necessary services and facilities even if the municipality is unable or unwilling to provide them," Bass said.
The bill…
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