SF1879 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence data centers sales exemption from certain energy savings goals provision
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.2402, subdivision 3a. It seeks to exempt cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers from certain energy savings goals. The bill defines a "data mining facility" as any site where electricity is primarily used for processing digital currency transactions, including cryptocurrency and AI operations.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate |
| February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifies the definition of a data mining facility."
],
"removed": [
"No explicit removals noted."
],
"summary": "This bill amends energy-related definitions related to facilities using electricity for processing digital transactions, under section 216B.2402.",
"modified": [
"Refines language around the use of electricity in data centers focusing on digital currency and AI."
]
},
"citation": "216B.2402",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3a"
}
]