Bill > HB4832

This bill requires "high impact data centers," which are defined as data centers with significant economic and infrastructure importance, to report their water usage to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as part of the state's water resource monitoring. The DEP will be authorized to restrict or prohibit these data centers from withdrawing water from state resources if it harms existing or future water uses. The bill also removes references to a previously repealed legislative oversight commission and mandates that the DEP analyze the impact of high impact data centers on the state's public waters. Additionally, it clarifies that data centers must obtain certification from the DEP confirming their water use will not adversely affect state water resources before they can be certified as "high impact data centers" by the Department of Commerce.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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