allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.
What it does: On the version voted Feb 2, 2026: Lets the Public Utilities Commission charge actual processing costs to data centers with peak demand of 10 megawatts or more when it reviews their electric service contracts, with the money deposited in the commission's gross receipts tax fund. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Do Pass Amended
A yes vote recommended the Senate pass HB 1038 as amended by Amendment 1038C, which specifies that the commission may assess actual costs to data-center customers of public utilities with peak demand of 10 megawatts or more. (AI-written)
The tally
Yes 7 · No 2 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Most Republicans voted yes. 2 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Jim MehlhaffR24No
- Steve KolbeckR2No
The full roll (9)
Yes 7
No 2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.