HB646

Create the Data Center Study Commission

Chamber Passed·3/18/26

Establishes the Data Center Study Commission to examine the impact of data centers in Ohio.

The bill creates the Data Center Study Commission within the Department of Development. The Commission will study various impacts of data centers, including environmental, economic, and national security effects. It will hold public meetings to hear expert testimony and submit a report with recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly within six months. The Commission consists of members appointed by the Governor, legislative leaders, and the Minority Leaders of the House and Senate.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 8–3 · Mar 18
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

8 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 10

9:00 AM

Senate Energy 3rd Hearing, No Testimony

Jun 9

10:00 AM

Senate Energy 1st Hearing, All testimony

History

Jun 10

Senate

Reported - Substitute: Energy

Jun 10

Senate

Informally passed

Jun 10

Senate

Recommitted: Energy