Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.

The exemption for existing facilities was moved from subsection F to subsection D, changing the organizational structure but not the substantive rule.

Subsection C, which required electric utilities to submit information about substations and transmission voltage, was removed from the Senate substitute version.

The definition of 'high energy use facility' was shortened by removing the specific examples of application types (rezoning, special exception, special use permit) from the definition itself, though these remain relevant to when the definition applies.

Changed 'residential areas' to 'residential units' in the sound profile assessment requirement, making the scope of noise impact assessment more specific to actual living spaces.

Expanded water resource assessment from just 'water' to specifically include both 'ground and surface water resources', providing clearer guidance on what environmental factors must be evaluated.

Modified electric utility submission requirements by removing the requirement to describe 'any new electric generating units' while adding 'or existing substations' to the description of substations that will be used to serve the facility.

Added 'if any' language to subsections D and E regarding comprehensive plans and noise ordinances, clarifying that these assessments only apply if such plans or ordinances exist in the locality.

Changed 'to the extent practicable' to 'to the extent known and practicable' for electric utility submissions, acknowledging that some information may not be known at the time of submission.

Added bracketed text indicating a deleted provision that would have prevented the bill from overriding existing local zoning authority

Changed header from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENGROSSED' with updated patron information and amendment date

Added line numbers and formatting consistent with legislative engrossment standards