Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Summary
HB 5513 would require hyperscale data centers to undergo cumulative impact assessments, obtain permits, report water and energy use, and pay annual fees that fund community‑benefit and affordability programs. It also bans nondisclosure agreements, mandates water‑impact permits with public hearings and five‑year renewals, and forces municipalities to adopt an automated residential solar permitting platform by July 1, 2027. The aim is to protect resources, increase transparency, and spread benefits to nearby communities.
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