This bill proposes significant updates to current Arizona statutes regarding computer data centers. It includes the repeal of section 41-1519, which currently certifies computer data centers for tax relief, and removes related language from various sections that reference this certification. Specifically, it deletes provisions that define computer data center equipment and the qualifications for tax relief associated with certified data centers. Additionally, it repeals section 42-5159, which also pertains to tax credits for computer data centers, thereby eliminating any existing tax benefits tied to this certification.

In contrast, the bill introduces new definitions and requirements for computer data centers under a newly added Article 26. This includes stipulations that starting from December 31, 2032, data centers must utilize electricity from solar energy devices with battery storage and restrict water usage for cooling systems. The Corporation Commission is granted enforcement authority, including the ability to inspect data centers and request necessary documentation. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the regulatory framework for computer data centers while promoting sustainability and resource conservation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1519, 42-2003, 42-5061, 42-5159, 42-6004, 43-1085, 43-1164, 43-302, 4-101, 42-2002, 42-1101, 42-12006, 43-1083.03, 43-1164.04, 41-1512, 41-1517, 43-1082, 43-1165, 32-1164, 12-821.01, 36-2806, 5-401, 42-1124, 42-3401, 42-6002, 9-499.15, 9-500.39, 11-269.17, 42-5029, 43-221, 42-2001, 42-1122, 46-291, 42-5031, 44-7101, 44-7111, 42-1103.02, 42-1125.01, 43-419, 42-5001, 42-5032.02, 42-5076, 42-5156, 23-501, 36-1901, 28-5201, 42-5074, 42-6017, 88-525, 95-627, 99-661, 111-296, 28-5739, 28-8344, 42-5075, 42-5009, 28-2154, 28-2154.01, 42-5073, 3-311, 46-191, 36-551, 41-3201, 41-1514.02, 1-215, 49-426, 49-480, 41-1516, 44-1771, 42-5014, 42-5063, 45-604, 28-1171, 104-104, 44-1302, 42-5064, 42-5032.01, 42-5032.03, 48-4238, 48-4201, 28-4301, 41-1520, 20-762, 28-1461, 28-1301, 32-101, 9-463.05, 11-1102, 28-9552, 28-9551, 28-9503, 28-9501, 9-505, 41-1510.01