Data centers and PIDs dominate interim hearings; ULCT compiles Gardner Institute reports for members

Aug 25, 2026

The league highlighted four concurrent interim hearings on data centers, distributed Gardner Policy Institute reports, and flagged legislative appetite to refine definitions, tax treatment and local-state roles; league staff asked municipalities to report resident feedback and policy concerns.

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League officers told members that data centers and public infrastructure districts (PIDs) have become top interim items at the Legislature, with four concurrent hearings and widespread policymaker interest in tax, land-use, noise and nuisance questions.

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