SB130
Data centers; site assessment, definition of high energy use facility.
Status:
Consolidated
Latest Action:
Jan. 19, 2026
Senate: Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Chief Patron:
Adam Ebbin (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Siting of data centers; site assessment; high energy use facility.
Provides that prior to any approval of a rezoning application, special exception application, or special use permit for the siting of a new high energy use facility (HEUF), as defined in the bill, a locality shall require that an applicant perform and submit a site assessment to examine the sound ... (More) profile of the HEUF on residential units and schools located within 500 feet of the HEUF property boundary. The bill also allows a locality to require that a site assessment examine the effect of the proposed HEUF facility on (i) ground and surface water resources, (ii) agricultural resources, (iii) parks, (iv) registered historic sites, and (v) forestland on the HEUF site or immediately contiguous land. The provisions of the bill shall not apply to a site with an existing legislative or administrative approval where an applicant is seeking an expansion or modification of an already existing or approved facility and such expansion does not exceed an additional 100 megawatts or more of electrical power. Finally, the bill provides that its provisions shall not be construed to prohibit, limit, or otherwise supersede existing local zoning authority. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/06/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100044D
- 01/06/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Local Government
- 01/19/2026 - Senate: Reported from Local Government and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
- 01/19/2026 - Senate: Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
