House panel advances bill requiring regional impact studies for large developments; adds data centers

Dec 18, 2025

The House Local Government Committee voted 14‑12 to report HB1764, which would require municipalities to run impact analyses and hearings for developments of regional significance and, via an amendment, explicitly include data centers.

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The House Local Government Committee voted 14‑12 to report House Bill 17‑64 to the full House after debate over whether the measure duplicates existing local tools or fills a gap that leaves neighboring communities with little say.

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