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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.

Introduced·3/9/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB531 prohibits new large load data centers in counties with recent drought emergencies.

Kansas SB531 bans the installation, placement, construction, or operation of new large load data centers in counties that have had a drought emergency declared within the past three years. The board of county commissioners must deny any permits or agreements for such data centers during this period. The bill defines a "large load data center" as any facility expected to have a monthly maximum electrical demand of 10 megawatts or more. The prohibition does not apply to data centers installed before July 1, 2026.

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Utilities Committee
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History

Mar 10

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Commerce

Mar 10

Senate

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Commerce; Referred to Committee on Utilities

Mar 9

Senate

Senate Introduced