Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 4153: Criteria for preapplication evaluations of water appropriations for data centers modified, data centers' electricity sales exempted in calculating a utility's solar energy standard, and data centers exempted from paying sales tax on electricity purchases.

In committee Last action March 12, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy

Plain-language summary

HF 4153 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criteria for preapplication evaluations of water appropriations for data centers modified, data centers' electricity sales exempted in calculating a utility's solar energy standard, and data centers exempted from paying sales tax on electricity purchases. Primary sponsor: Shane Mekeland (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Shane Mekeland (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.