California Lawmakers Propose Bills to Increase Data Center Payments

News ClipABC10·CA·9/5/2026

California lawmakers are proposing new bills aimed at increasing payments from data centers. These legislative efforts, if signed into law by Governor Newsom, would alter financial obligations for data center operators statewide. The article discusses the potential impact of these proposed changes on the data center industry.

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Gov: California State Legislature, Governor of California
Some California lawmakers want data centers to pay more. Here’s what the bills would do if they're signed into law by Newsom  ABC10