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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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686 evidence items

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Jr. Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

VA-HB323 · Data centers; Department of Energy shall lead efforts to accelerate use of waste heat, report.

Jurisdiction
Virginia
Observed
2026-04-13
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Kannan Srinivasan

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

VA-SB553 · Certain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, etc., purposes, data centers.

Jurisdiction
Virginia
Observed
2026-04-13
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Glenn Wakai

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

HI-SCR95 · Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts Of Large Data Centers On Hawaii's Electric Utilities, Ratepayers, Natural Resources, And Climate Goals.

Jurisdiction
Hawaii
Observed
2026-04-10
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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LOWEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TEMPLO, TODD

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

HI-HR196 · REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS.

Jurisdiction
Hawaii
Observed
2026-04-09
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
advancing
Role
sponsored

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Patty Acomb

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

MN-HF2928 · Preapplication filings for large water appropriation projects required, permit application information for large water appropriation projects added, level of environmental review for data centers specified, data centers exempted from making financial contributions to an energy conservation and optimization plan, and other data center provisions modified.

Jurisdiction
Minnesota
Observed
2026-04-09
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Smith

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

MN-HF 4512 · Public hearings and disclosures prior to approval of data center development required.

Jurisdiction
Minnesota
Observed
2026-04-09
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Harkins

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

MS-SB3410 · City of Brandon and West Rankin Utility Authority; authorize to enter agreements w/data center for water & wastewater infrastructure.

Jurisdiction
Mississippi
Observed
2026-04-08
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Moratorium or pause actionSource-linked record metadata

John Chilton McAuliff

Sponsored a tracked moratorium or pause measure

VA-HB507 · Data centers; permit requirements, emission limits for certain engine-generator sets.

Jurisdiction
Virginia
Observed
2026-04-08
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Other documented policy actionSource-linked record metadata

Brent Taylor

Sponsored a tracked data-center policy measure

TN-SB2653 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to the Tennessee Data Center Impact Review Act.

Jurisdiction
Tennessee
Observed
2026-04-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Kennedy, Azzinaro, McEntee, Tanzi, Cortvriend, Edwards, Bennett, Ackerman, Kazarian, Diaz

Sponsored a tracked data-center policy measure

RI-H7331 · AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Jurisdiction
Rhode Island
Observed
2026-04-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Other documented policy actionSource-linked record metadata

Speakman, Spears, Carson, Cortvriend, McGaw, Boylan, McEntee, Cotter, Handy, Alzate

Sponsored a tracked data-center policy measure

RI-H 7270 · AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

Jurisdiction
Rhode Island
Observed
2026-04-07
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Habush Sinykin

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

WI-SB729 · large energy customer fees; electric utility very large customer class; a renewable resource tariff; building requirements for data centers; water usage by large customers; required pay rate on large-scale data center projects; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Jurisdiction
Wisconsin
Observed
2026-04-06
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Stroud

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

WI-AB722 · large energy customer fees; electric utility very large customer class; a renewable resource tariff; building requirements for data centers; water usage by large customers; required pay rate on large-scale data center projects; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Jurisdiction
Wisconsin
Observed
2026-04-06
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

at the request of Governor Tina Kotek for Office of the Governor

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

OR-HB 4084 · Establishes the Joint Permitting Council.

Jurisdiction
Oregon
Observed
2026-04-06
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Tax incentive or clawback actionSource-linked record metadata

Ways and Means Committee

Sponsored a tracked tax incentive or clawback measure

ID-H0897 · Amends existing law to revise a sales tax exemption for data center equipment and to revise a certain property tax exemption for certain capital investments.

Jurisdiction
Idaho
Observed
2026-04-02
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Tax incentive or clawback actionSource-linked record metadata

Frame

Sponsored a tracked tax incentive or clawback measure

WA-ESSB 6231 · Revised for engrossed : Removing a tax exemption for the replacement of equipment for data centers.

Jurisdiction
Washington
Observed
2026-04-01
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Tax incentive or clawback actionSource-linked record metadata

Frame

Sponsored a tracked tax incentive or clawback measure

WA-SB6231 · Revised for engrossed : Removing a tax exemption for the replacement of equipment for data centers.

Jurisdiction
Washington
Observed
2026-04-01
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Office of the Wyoming Governor

Issued a documented executive action

https://governor.wyo.gov/news-releases/governor-gordon-appears-on-jake-in-the-morning-discusses-opportunities-around-president-trump-s-call-for-more-data-centers · Governor Gordon Appears on Jake in the Morning, Discusses Opportunities Around President Trump’s Call for More Data Centers

Jurisdiction
Wyoming
Observed
2026-04-01
Evidence type
executive action
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
other
Role
issued by

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

L. WILLIAMS

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

PA-SB 724 · An Act providing for regulation of large load customers and public utilities and for community benefits agreements between large load customers and community-based organizations; establishing the Data Center LIHEAP Enhancement Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania
Observed
2026-03-31
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Moratorium or pause actionSource-linked record metadata

Long, T. Moore, Yow, C. Mitchell, Martin, Edgerton, Chumley, Magnuson, Lawson, Frank, Huff, Crawford, Chapman, Atkinson, Sanders, Burns, Bailey, Guest and Hardee

Sponsored a tracked moratorium or pause measure

SC-H 5286 · Data Center Moratorium

Jurisdiction
South Carolina
Observed
2026-03-31
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

MATZIE

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

PA-HB1834 · An Act providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority; establishing the Data Center Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Account and the Pennsylvania Energy Independence Account; providing for clean firm energy requirements, contract filing, commission review, disclosure requirements, backup generation standards, curtailment standards and certification and expedited interconnection for commercial data centers bringing incremental clean firm energy resources; and imposing penalties.

Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania
Observed
2026-03-31
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Other documented policy actionSource-linked record metadata

Karr Hansen

Sponsored a tracked data-center policy measure

SD-SB135 · protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.

Jurisdiction
South Dakota
Observed
2026-03-30
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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The Chair of the Committee on Commerce and Energy at the request of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota

Sponsored a tracked data-center policy measure

SD-HB 1038 · allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.

Jurisdiction
South Dakota
Observed
2026-03-30
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
enacted
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Jay Hoffman

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

IL-HB5607 · ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP

Jurisdiction
Illinois
Observed
2026-03-27
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Charles Allen

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

DC-B26-0602 · Guiding Renewable Interconnection and Distribution (GRID) Amendment Act of 2026

Jurisdiction
District of Columbia
Observed
2026-03-26
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
other
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Catherine Cortez Masto

Cosponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

S-4213 · Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026

Jurisdiction
Federal or not recorded
Observed
2026-03-25
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
cosponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Priya Sundareshan

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

AZ-SB 1380 · large load customers; energy costs

Jurisdiction
Arizona
Observed
2026-03-25
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Raphael G. Warnock

Cosponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

S-4213 · Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026

Jurisdiction
Federal or not recorded
Observed
2026-03-25
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
cosponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Rick Scott

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

SCONRES-30 · A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge announced on March 4, 2026, reflects sound national policy to protect ratepayers in the United States, promote electricity affordability, and ensure that all people of the United States, including households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms, have access to reliable and affordable energy as artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure expands across the United States.

Jurisdiction
Florida
Observed
2026-03-25
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Roger Marshall

Cosponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

SCONRES-30 · A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge announced on March 4, 2026, reflects sound national policy to protect ratepayers in the United States, promote electricity affordability, and ensure that all people of the United States, including households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms, have access to reliable and affordable energy as artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure expands across the United States.

Jurisdiction
Federal or not recorded
Observed
2026-03-25
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
cosponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Tammy Duckworth

Cosponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

S-4213 · Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026

Jurisdiction
Federal or not recorded
Observed
2026-03-25
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
cosponsored

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Heidi Campbell

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

TN-SB2112 · AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to data centers.

Jurisdiction
Tennessee
Observed
2026-03-24
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Other documented policy actionSource-linked record metadata

Bob Smith

Sponsored a tracked data-center policy measure

NJ-S4062 · Establishes certain protections against demand by large-load addition customers in State.

Jurisdiction
New Jersey
Observed
2026-03-23
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Bob Smith

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

NJ-SR18 · Urges states in PJM Interconnection region to require data centers to obtain electricity from new zero- or low-emission sources of energy.

Jurisdiction
New Jersey
Observed
2026-03-23
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Tax incentive or clawback actionSource-linked record metadata

Energy and Technology Committee

Sponsored a tracked tax incentive or clawback measure

CT-SB 245 · AN ACT ELIMINATING CERTAIN TAX INCENTIVES FOR DATA CENTERS.

Jurisdiction
Connecticut
Observed
2026-03-23
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
introduced
Role
sponsored

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Requirements or safeguards actionSource-linked record metadata

Jacque

Sponsored a tracked requirements or safeguards measure

WI-SB969 · prohibiting nondisclosure agreements intended to conceal information about a data center from the public.

Jurisdiction
Wisconsin
Observed
2026-03-23
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
inactive
Role
sponsored

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Moratorium or pause actionSource-linked record metadata

Larson

Sponsored a tracked moratorium or pause measure

WI-SB1061 · moratorium on data centers.

Jurisdiction
Wisconsin
Observed
2026-03-23
Evidence type
sponsored measure
Recorded direction
unclear
Legal state
inactive
Role
sponsored

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