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Subcommittee rejects proposal to require reporting by large data centers
Summary
Representative Pearson’s bill to require registration and reporting by large data centers to the Department of Revenue — including addresses, power capacity, utilities and backup-fuel suppliers — failed in committee after debate about scope and necessity.
Representative Pearson presented House Bill 2456 to create a registration for large data centers (roughly those using more than 20 megawatts) that would provide the Department of Revenue with address, capacity, utility providers and backup-fuel supplier names. The sponsor said about 61 data centers operate in the state and the legislation would likely affect roughly 10 large facilities.
Pearson said the registration would aid transparency, infrastructure planning and coordination with utilities. After a brief floor question and a roll call, the committee recorded a failing vote and the bill did not advance (vote recorded as 2 ayes, 5 nays, 1 present not voting). The sponsor said the bill aimed to inform planning for grid and water resources and to make information about major facilities publicly available.
