A3966Introduced in the General Assembly
Requires DEP to conduct study of short and long term effects of water use by large-scale data centers.
Introduced by Robert Karabinchak, District 18
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Official description
Requires DEP to conduct study of short and long term effects of water use by large-scale data centers.
Where it stands
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
March 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General AssemblyStage: Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee: Reported with Amendments · March 16, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
0
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6 assemblymembers recorded in this General Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gerard Scharfenberger | 13 | Yes |
| James Kennedy | 22 | Yes |
| Michael Inganamort | 24 | Yes |
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | 27 | Yes |
| William Sampson | 31 | Yes |
| Ravi Bhalla | 32 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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