SB135Introduced in the Senate
Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.
Introduced by Jon Hansen, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 549
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurred in amendments · March 10, 2026
33
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | Yes |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | Yes |
| Glen Vilhauer | 5 | Yes |
| Ernie Otten | 6 | Yes |
| Tim Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Casey Crabtree | 8 | Yes |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 120
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4. S.J. 25
Senate Deferred to another day, Passed S.J. 309
Senate Motion to amend, Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 4. S.J. 343 Amendment 135F
Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 343
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 416
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 135G
State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 509
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 7. H.J. 523
Senate Concurred in amendments, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 1. S.J. 511
Signed by the President S.J. 525
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 560
Delivered to the Governor on March 12, 2026 S.J. 539
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 549
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