Bill > HB1827

This bill requires that before a quarry, which is a site for extracting stone, gravel, or other solid minerals for sale, or a digital asset mining facility, defined as a cluster of computers at one location using over one megawatt of energy annually to secure a blockchain and create electronic records, can be established in a county or city, the local legislative body, such as a county commission or city council, must officially approve its location during a public meeting. To ensure transparency and public awareness, there must be at least twenty-one days' notice for this meeting, which needs to be published in a local newspaper, posted on the government's website, displayed at three public locations near the proposed site, and sent via mail to any resident whose property is within 500 yards of the proposed facility. This new requirement will take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to any new quarry or digital asset mining facility proposed for construction on or after that date.