19 Democrats seeking legislative seats sign pledge to seek moratorium on data centers
Nineteen Democratic candidates for the South Dakota state legislature have pledged to seek a one-year moratorium on new data centers if elected. This initiative follows a previous attempt by House minority leader Erin Healy to introduce a similar bill, which was rejected. The pledge indicates a renewed push for a data center moratorium in the state.
Nineteen Democratic candidates running for seats in the South Dakota state legislature have committed to advocating for a one-year moratorium on new data centers if they are elected in November. The pledge highlights a growing concern among some lawmakers regarding data center development in the state.
This initiative follows a previous attempt by House Minority Leader Erin Healy, who represents Sioux Falls, to introduce a moratorium bill during the last legislative session. That bill, however, was ultimately rejected along party lines. The new pledge indicates a sustained effort by Democratic candidates to revisit and potentially pass a moratorium on data center construction.