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Pennsylvania data-center tax bill recommitted to Rules

Federal

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State

Pennsylvania

  • PA-HB1667: Recommitted to Rules on October 6, this pending tax bill would repeal the Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program and add data-center provisions.PA-HB1667 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed
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Federal context

  • RM26-4: FERC's active large-load interconnection proceeding considers reforms for connecting significant loads, including data centers, to interstate transmission.RM26-4 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed

Massachusetts

  • MA-EO-658: The executive order bars permitting agencies from approving data-center projects above 25 MW without demonstrated framework conformance and a community benefits agreement.MA-EO-658 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed

Maryland

New Jersey

  • NJ-S4659: Pending in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, the bill would require an environmental-impact study and halt new data-center construction until it is complete.NJ-S4659 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed

Texas

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