Ohio lawmakers propose six‑month commission to study data‑center impacts

Mar 20, 2026

State Representatives Kelly Deer and Gary Click said House Bill 646 would create a six‑month commission with at least four public hearings to study water, energy, land‑use, workforce and tax impacts of data centers in Ohio and produce a report with recommendations and best practices.

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State Representatives Kelly Deer and Gary Click told listeners that they will advance House Bill 646 to create a six‑month data‑center study commission that will hold at least four public hearings and develop a report, recommendations and best practices for state and local officials.

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