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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Siting of data centers; impacts on resources; site assessment. Provides that any local government land use application required for the siting of a data center shall only be approved in areas where the data center (i) will have a minimal impact on historic, agricultural, and cultural resources and (ii) will not be within one mile of a national park or state park or other historically significant site. The bill also requires that prior to any such approval, a site assessment shall be performed to examine the effect of the data center on water usage and carbon emissions as well as any impacts on agricultural resources.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any local government land use application for siting a data center must only be approved in areas where the data center will have a minimal impact on historic, agricultural, and cultural resources, and will not be located within one mile of a national park, state park, or other historically significant site. Additionally, before approval, a site assessment must be performed to examine the data center's effects on water usage, carbon emissions, and agricultural resources.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed by indefinitely in Rules (13-Y 4-N) (on 02/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB1078 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; off | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB1078F164+PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB1078+hil |
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