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Policy Position Evidence

Map dated sponsorships, votes, official statements, and executive actions on data center policy, with position changes preserved over time.

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687 evidence items

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Moratorium or pause actionSource-linked record metadata

Leroy Comrie

Sponsored a tracked moratorium or pause measure

NY-S08536 · Prohibits electric corporations and gas corporations from increasing charges due to the building or operation of a data center

Jurisdiction
New York
Observed
2026-01-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Rachel May

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

NY-S08645 · Authorizes ORES to issue siting permits for battery energy storage systems for use by data centers, and requires data centers to submit carbon reduction plans

Jurisdiction
New York
Observed
2026-01-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Other documented policy actionSource-linked record metadata

Robert Jackson

Sponsored a tracked data-center policy measure

NY-S8037 · Establishes a datacenter utility rate classification, providing targeted congestion management incentives for upstate New York, and regulating off-grid power connections for datacenter operations

Jurisdiction
New York
Observed
2026-01-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

J.D. Ford

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

IN-SB 79 · Data center development.

Jurisdiction
Indiana
Observed
2026-01-06
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Moratorium or pause actionSource-linked record metadata

Rebecca White

Sponsored a tracked moratorium or pause measure

VT-S.205 · An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Jurisdiction
Vermont
Observed
2026-01-06
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Robin Shackleford

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

IN-HB 1245 · IURC study of data centers.

Jurisdiction
Indiana
Observed
2026-01-05
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Reggie Miller

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

MI-HB 5399 · Public employees and officers: other; local officials signing nondisclosure agreements related to the construction of data centers; prohibit. Creates new act.

Jurisdiction
Michigan
Observed
2025-12-23
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Tax incentive or clawback actionSource-linked record metadata

Dylan Wegela

Sponsored a tracked tax incentive or clawback measure

MI-HB 5396 · Sales tax: exemptions; data center exemption; eliminate. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75) & repeals sec. 4ee of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54ee).

Jurisdiction
Michigan
Observed
2025-12-18
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Tax incentive or clawback actionSource-linked record metadata

Erin Byrnes

Sponsored a tracked tax incentive or clawback measure

MI-HB 5398 · Property tax: exemptions; general property tax act; reflect repeal of data center tax exemptions. Amends sec. 7ff of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7ff). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5396'25, HB 5397'25

Jurisdiction
Michigan
Observed
2025-12-18
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Tax incentive or clawback actionSource-linked record metadata

James DeSana

Sponsored a tracked tax incentive or clawback measure

MI-HB 5397 · Use tax: exemptions; data center exemption; eliminate. Amends sec. 21 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.111) & repeals sec. 4cc of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94cc).

Jurisdiction
Michigan
Observed
2025-12-18
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

MUTH

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

PA-SB 1114 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for large load customers; and making editorial changes.

Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania
Observed
2025-12-15
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Tax incentive or clawback actionSource-linked record metadata

FIEDLER

Sponsored a tracked tax incentive or clawback measure

PA-HB 2061 · An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for application for certification and for eligibility requirements.

Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania
Observed
2025-12-03
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Jay Hoffman

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

IL-HB4120 · UTILITIES-VARIOUS

Jurisdiction
Illinois
Observed
2025-10-15
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Jay Hoffman and Kevin John Olickal

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

IL-HB4116 · UTILITIES-VARIOUS

Jurisdiction
Illinois
Observed
2025-10-15
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

BARTOLOTTA

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

PA-SB 991 · An Act providing for a permitting process for data center siting; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection.

Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania
Observed
2025-09-05
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Other documented policy actionSource-linked record metadata

Office of the Wisconsin Governor

Issued a documented executive action

https://evers.wi.gov/_layouts/15/listform.aspx?PageType=4&ListId=%7BDACAE722%2DAFDB%2D4E1E%2DA338%2D0CAFB44A8F98%7D&ID=3842&ContentTypeID=0x010079F1EBDF8E81C2419BB48636B4CD965E · Gov. Evers Takes Action on Bipartisan Bill to Support Data Center Projects in Port Washington and Beaver Dam

Jurisdiction
Wisconsin
Observed
2025-07-08
Evidence type
executive action
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
other
Role
issued by

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Golden

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

OR-HB 3546 · Directs the Public Utility Commission to provide for a classification of service for large energy use facilities.

Jurisdiction
Oregon
Observed
2025-07-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Grayber

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

OR-HB 3546 · Directs the Public Utility Commission to provide for a classification of service for large energy use facilities.

Jurisdiction
Oregon
Observed
2025-07-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Marsh

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

OR-HB 3546 · Directs the Public Utility Commission to provide for a classification of service for large energy use facilities.

Jurisdiction
Oregon
Observed
2025-07-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Owens

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

OR-HB 3546 · Directs the Public Utility Commission to provide for a classification of service for large energy use facilities.

Jurisdiction
Oregon
Observed
2025-07-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Sollman

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

OR-HB 3546 · Directs the Public Utility Commission to provide for a classification of service for large energy use facilities.

Jurisdiction
Oregon
Observed
2025-07-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

King

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

TX-SB 6 · Relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation.

Jurisdiction
Texas
Observed
2025-06-20
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Schwertner

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

TX-SB 6 · Relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation.

Jurisdiction
Texas
Observed
2025-06-20
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Tax incentive or clawback actionSource-linked record metadata

Rick Hansen

Sponsored a tracked tax incentive or clawback measure

MN-HF3304 · Sustainable aviation fuel income tax credit and exemptions for data centers and construction of sustainable aviation fuel facilities repealed, increased general fund amounts reallocated from repealed tax provisions to increase the renter's credit, and corresponding technical changes made.

Jurisdiction
Minnesota
Observed
2025-05-08
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Anch?a

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

TX-HB4290 · Relating to a qualifying cogenerator that serves a large load and a colocated desalination facility.

Jurisdiction
Texas
Observed
2025-05-06
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Craddick

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

TX-HB4290 · Relating to a qualifying cogenerator that serves a large load and a colocated desalination facility.

Jurisdiction
Texas
Observed
2025-05-06
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Darby

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

TX-HB4290 · Relating to a qualifying cogenerator that serves a large load and a colocated desalination facility.

Jurisdiction
Texas
Observed
2025-05-06
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Landgraf

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

TX-HB4290 · Relating to a qualifying cogenerator that serves a large load and a colocated desalination facility.

Jurisdiction
Texas
Observed
2025-05-06
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Other documented policy actionSource-linked record metadata

Gillman

Sponsored a tracked data-center policy measure

MN-HF 3296 · Data centers excluded from gross annual retail energy sales for energy conservation and optimization purposes.

Jurisdiction
Minnesota
Observed
2025-05-05
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Other documented policy actionSource-linked record metadata

Gruenhagen

Sponsored a tracked data-center policy measure

MN-SF 3444 · Data centers exclusion from gross annual retail energy sales for energy conservation and optimization purposes

Jurisdiction
Minnesota
Observed
2025-04-25
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Sparks

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

TX-SB2211 · Relating to a qualifying cogenerator that serves a large load and a colocated desalination facility.

Jurisdiction
Texas
Observed
2025-04-10
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Tax incentive or clawback actionSource-linked record metadata

Cook

Sponsored a tracked tax incentive or clawback measure

TX-SB2888 · Relating to the temporary sales and use tax exemptions for certain tangible personal property related to data centers and large data center projects.

Jurisdiction
Texas
Observed
2025-04-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Tax incentive or clawback actionSource-linked record metadata

Harris

Sponsored a tracked tax incentive or clawback measure

TX-HB5588 · Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of real property used as a data center and the tangible personal property used by the data center to meet the data center's demand for energy.

Jurisdiction
Texas
Observed
2025-04-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Tax incentive or clawback actionSource-linked record metadata

Parker

Sponsored a tracked tax incentive or clawback measure

TX-SB2222 · Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of real property used as a data center and the tangible personal property used by the data center to meet the data center's demand for energy.

Jurisdiction
Texas
Observed
2025-03-25
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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