Renaming of César Chávez Day, 3D-printed gun ban, data center regs in the Colorado legislature this week

The Colorado legislature is currently considering two distinct bills aimed at regulating data centers within the state. These legislative efforts highlight the ongoing debate over managing the growth of the data center industry and its impact. House Bill 1030, which has garnered support from the data center industry, proposes using tax incentives to encourage companies to adhere to new regulations. In contrast, Senate Bill 102, backed by environmental groups, would implement new statewide regulations without offering any financial incentives. This bifurcated approach reflects differing views on how best to balance data center development with state oversight and environmental concerns. Both bills are in the committee stage, with House Bill 1030 slated for a hearing in the House Energy and Environment Committee. Senate Bill 102 has already been heard in its first committee, though no vote has yet occurred, indicating that both measures are still actively moving through the legislative process.