SB235Introduced in the Senate
Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to clarify authority to regulate data centers, and to modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services by a data center.
Introduced by Casey Crabtree, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to clarify authority to regulate data centers, and to modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services by a data center.
Where it stands
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4. S.J. 27
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Deferred to the 41st legislative day · February 18, 2026
5
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | No |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | No |
| Chris Karr | 11 | Yes |
| Kevin Jensen | 16 | Yes |
| Jim Mehlhaff | 24 | No |
| Tom Pischke | 25 | Yes |
| Randy Deibert | 31 | No |
| Curt Voight | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Senate S.J. 180
Referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 199
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 27 Amendment 235A
State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 4, NAYS 5. S.J. 27
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4. S.J. 27
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