HB1461Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68, relative to high performance computing facilities.
Introduced by John Clemmons, District 55
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires high performance computing (HPC) facility operators to devote 50 percent of the computing and data processing output of the facility for a public benefit; requires HPC facility operators to produce an annual report of the facility's energy consumption and carbon footprint; requires such operators to conduct an annual internal compliance audit and submit to an audit upon request by certain governmental entities. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee · March 4, 2026
2
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | No |
| Tom Stinnett | 20 | No |
| Greg Martin | 26 | No |
| Greg Vital | 29 | No |
| Justin Jones | 52 | Yes |
| Chris Todd | 73 | No |
| Rusty Grills | 77 | No |
| Johnny Shaw | 80 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Failed in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
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