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

What it does: On the version voted Mar 5, 2026: Requires electric providers to set separate service terms making data centers of 10 megawatts or more reimburse their attributable costs, requires water-use notices before operating, and preserves local authority to regulate data centers. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Motion to amend

A yes vote adopted Amendment 135F to SB 135, which replaces the bar on charging residential customers for data-center costs with separate service terms making data centers reimburse costs, and removes the data-center tax exemption ban. (AI-written)

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