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LA HCR61
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Coates
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AI Summary
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Creates the Interagency Data Center Consultation and Assessment Group to study water and energy impacts of current and proposed data centers in Louisiana
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Task force includes 12+ members from legislative committees, state agencies (Energy and Natural Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries, Agriculture, Environmental Quality), Public Service Commission, Water Resources Commission, and Public Affairs Research Council
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Requires investigation of long-term energy and water consumption demand, with larger data centers using 1-5 million gallons of water per day and data center energy use projected to reach 6-12% of total U.S. electricity demand by 2028
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Task force must identify processes for reviewing data center proposals, options for long-term resource planning, and pathways to resolve water user conflicts during shortages
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Final report with findings and recommendations due to the legislature by February 27, 2026
Legislative Description
Creates a special task force to study the interagency consultation process for data centers to ensure more complete natural resource planning and management
WATER/RESOURCES
Last Action
Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
6/9/2025