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SB531: Prohibiting the development or operation of any new large load data center in a county that has had a drought emergency declared for such county pursuant to the Kansas emergency management act within the preceding three years.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill would prevent new large data centers from being built or operated in Kansas counties that have experienced a drought emergency within the past three years.
Who This Affects
Counties affected by drought emergencies would be unable to develop or operate new large data centers, potentially impacting local economic development and job opportunities.
Key Provisions
• Prohibits new large load data centers in counties with recent drought emergencies
• Applies to counties where a drought emergency has been declared within the past three years
• Does not affect existing data centers or smaller facilities
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Timeline
Introduced
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Last Action
Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Commerce; Referred to Committee on Utilities
Mar 9, 2026
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