Senate declines multiple resolutions addressing crypto mines and data‑center rules
A package of resolutions (SR7–SR12) that would have returned local control, required fees for high‑use digital asset mining, restricted certain foreign‑made hardware, and amended data‑center law failed on multiple recorded votes after questions about fee mechanics, technical specifics, and the scope of regulation.
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A set of Senate resolutions introduced by Senator King sought directions to address the environmental and fiscal impacts of digital asset mining and data centers — including restoring local control, levying fees to cover extraordinary electrical usage, imposing notification requirements before site acquisition or construction, and limiting use of covered foreign‑manufactured mining hardware.
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