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This bill establishes the Office of Transformation and Opportunity to facilitate economic development projects and creates the Artificial Intelligence, Data Center and Emerging Technology Regulatory Sandbox Program, which allows businesses to test innovative products or services related to artificial intelligence, data centers, and emerging technologies without immediately needing all required licenses or authorizations. The bill also provides for permits for "high impact data centers," defined as data centers with a critical IT load (power dedicated solely to server equipment) of 50 megawatts or higher, especially those that generate their own power. The Office of Transformation and Opportunity will coordinate permitting processes for these large data centers and ensure local ordinances do not unduly restrict their development. The regulatory sandbox program, or "program," allows approved participants to test their innovations for up to 12 months, with potential extensions, while requiring them to disclose risks to consumers and maintain liability. Participants are not immune from civil or criminal offenses during the testing period, and the program aims to foster innovation while protecting consumers.

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