SB6231Introduced in the Senate
Revised for engrossed: Removing a tax exemption for the replacement of equipment for data centers.
Introduced by Noel Frame, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Revised for engrossed: Removing a tax exemption for the replacement of equipment for data centers.
Where it stands
Effective date 6/11/2026*.
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 12, 2026
51
Yes
46
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
98 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Davina Duerr | 001A | Yes |
| Shelley Kloba | 001B | Yes |
| Andrew Barkis | 002A | No |
| Matt Marshall | 002B | No |
| Natasha Hill | 003A | Yes |
| Timm Ormsby | 003B | Yes |
| Suzanne Schmidt | 004A | No |
| Rob Chase | 004B | No |
| Zach Hall | 005A | Yes |
| Lisa Callan | 005B | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
1st substitute bill substituted
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading, referred to Finance.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 9:00 AM.
FIN - Majority; do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 51; nays, 46; absent, 0; excused, 1.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 266, 2026 Laws.
Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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