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.

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The resolution would let a future bill charge any digital‑asset mining or blockchain‑using business that consumes large amounts of electricity a tiered annual fee. It also creates reporting, audit, and penalty rules, and directs the fee proceeds to state agencies for monitoring and enforcement. The measure did not pass and died in the Senate.

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