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WI AB1099
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Darrin Madison
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AI Summary
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Prohibits operation of data centers in Wisconsin until the legislature enacts 14 specific regulatory conditions, with compliance determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
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Defines "data center" as a facility primarily for storing, managing, and processing digital data that has at least 5,000 servers, occupies at least 10,000 square feet, or has electricity demand of at least 100 megawatts
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Requires 100% of data center energy come from newly built, directly accessible renewable energy sources, with construction contractors paying prevailing or collectively bargained wages
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Mandates protections for residential customers including prohibitions on shifting data center energy, water, and infrastructure costs to them, plus elimination of state and local financial subsidies for data centers
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Requires local voter approval by referendum before data center construction, mandatory public reporting of water and electricity usage, and bans nondisclosure agreements between data centers, developers, utilities, and local officials
Legislative Description
Moratorium on data centers.
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities
3/13/2026