Relating to: moratorium on data centers.
SB 1061 imposes a moratorium on new data center operations in the state until specific requirements are met. It directly affects data center operators and developers by requiring: a statewide planning authority, prohibitions on shifting energy/water costs to residential customers, mandatory public reporting of water/electricity usage, and 100% renewable energy sourcing from newly built, directly accessible projects. The bill also mandates prevailing wages for construction workers, local referendum approval for new sites, and environmental safeguards for air, water, and noise. These provisions must be enacted by law before any new data center can operate.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Larson and Carpenter;
cosponsored by Representatives Madison, Hong, Moore Omokunde, Clancy, Cruz and Tenorio
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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