Requires a locality, prior to any approval of a rezoning application, special exception, or special use permit for the siting or major expansion of a large data center, as those terms are defined in the bill, to conduct an initial public hearing regarding such siting or expansion and to require the applicant to perform a site assessment including certain specified information and to submit such site assessment to the locality and DEQ (the Department). The bill directs the locality to hold a second public hearing upon such submission. The bill requires the Department to review such site assessment to ensure compliance with site assessment standards established by DEQ.
SACNR
Defeated in SACNR (7-Y 7-N)
Reported from SACNR and re-referred to Local Govt (9-Y 5-N)
Reported from SACNR and re-referred to Local Govt (9-Y 5-N)
Failed to report from Local Government with amendments (7-Y 7-N 1-A)