Ohio House passes bill to create Data Center Study Commission

The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill aimed at creating a Data Center Study Commission, marking its first legislative hurdle. The proposal now moves to the Ohio Senate for further consideration. If signed into law, the commission's membership would be appointed by state leaders and would comprise representatives from various sectors, including local government, utilities, agriculture, and the data center industry. This commission would be mandated to provide policy recommendations to lawmakers within six months of its formation. Democrats are actively pushing for the inclusion of labor union representation on the commission, emphasizing the significant role of union labor in the construction of data centers across the state.