Relating to water and energy use for data centers, including reporting and tariff requirements, and including effective date provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 16, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 16, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2026
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   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2690
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2690 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2690 What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 3

0 adopted · 0 failed · 3 never voted on. Newest first.

• H-8207 · filed March 11, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the water reporting requirement from mandatory to optional and adds specific details that must be included in those reports, such as cooling technology and how water is used. It also requires data centers to report any state or local public incentives they receive and states that any facility failing to submit a water report will be ineligible for public benefits like grants, tax credits, or abatements. Its wording →
  Never voted on
• H-8205Strike everything · filed March 11, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and changes the reporting requirements for data centers. It requires companies to report their backup power fuel, electricity, and water usage by March 31 each year. The state will then publish an anonymous summary of this information organized by county every July 1. Its wording →
  Never voted on
• H-8203 · filed March 11, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a rule that prevents cities with a population between 1,400 and 1,409 from annexing land if the only reason is to allow a data center to be built. Its wording →
  Never voted on