The resolution authorizes Senator King to introduce a non-appropriation bill aimed at amending the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023. The proposed legislation will require digital asset miners or businesses engaged in digital asset mining to provide written notification to both the Arkansas Public Service Commission and the relevant local government at least six months prior to purchasing or leasing land or buildings, or commencing construction for digital asset mining facilities. This notification requirement is intended to ensure that local authorities are informed of such developments in advance.
The bill defines "construction" to include any site work necessary for preparing land for building. The notification must be submitted before any purchasing or leasing occurs if it has not already taken place by the effective date of the act, or before construction begins if a purchase or lease has already been executed. This measure aims to enhance transparency and communication between digital asset mining businesses and local governments, potentially addressing concerns related to land use and community impact.