SR 8·AR·senate
TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO REQUIRE A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS TO PAY A FEE FOR EXTRAORDINARY ELECTRICAL ENERGY USAGE AND TO IMPLEMENT OVERSIGHT PROCEDURES.
FailedFiled Apr 6, 2026
Sponsor: B. King
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Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.
Apr 29, 2026
Summary
The resolution would let a future bill charge cryptocurrency mining operations a fee based on how much extra electricity they consume each month. The fees would go to state agencies for monitoring, enforcement and energy‑related costs. The measure aims to address the growing power demand from digital‑asset mining.
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