Imposes an excise tax on energy used in digital asset mining using proof-of-work authentication methods
Summary
Imposes an excise tax on any taxpayer engaged in the trade or business of digital asset mining; provides that taxes, interest, and penalties collected or received from such taxes shall be used for prompt assistance to utility customers enrolled in energy affordability programs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Oct 1, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Oct 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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