State Data Center Legislation
At a glance
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- What: state bills expected in the 2027 session on data centers. The city's state lobbyist reported rumors of about six bills, including a statewide ban.
- Bills described: a Senate proposal with environmental requirements for developers that would bar data centers as a use by right, require a public hearing and a cumulative-impacts analysis in disproportionately impacted communities (the Colorado Municipal League objects because it limits local control); and a developer-led proposal, possibly labor-supported, with model codes and incentives for local governments.
- Where it stands: sponsors are still working with stakeholder groups; nothing introduced yet.
- Committee interest: Councilmember Wiles said data centers are of great interest to her, has listened in on the working sessions and is talking with other cities including Denver.
- Related local item: see Data center development moratorium (R2026-111).
Sources
- 2026-10-15 - Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee (video and transcript, 2026-10-15)
Discussion time
About 3 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 - Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee | 3 |
Log
- 2026-10-15 - Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee - State update; Councilmember Wiles said she is watching all versions. No action.