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Reno County leaders warn of state preemption, data-center debate and potential budget hits from SB 33
Summary
Commissioners raised concerns about state legislation they say could limit local control over planning (including data centers and battery storage) and noted a staff estimate that Senate Bill 33 could cost the county about $1.2 million; commissioners urged outreach to state legislators and study of local impacts.
Commissioners used their reports to flag several topics that could affect Reno County’s planning and budget. Multiple commissioners said state legislative proposals are moving quickly and some measures could reduce local control over planning and conditional-use processes for data centers and battery-storage projects.
Commissioner Parks described recent committee hearings in Topeka and said county…
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