The proposed bill, known as the "data center nondisclosure agreement prohibition act," aims to prohibit elected officials from entering into nondisclosure agreements related to the construction of data centers. It defines a "data center" in accordance with existing law and specifies that a nondisclosure agreement includes any contract that restricts the disclosure of information regarding the construction of a data center. The bill applies to agreements entered into, amended, extended, or renewed after its effective date.
Under this legislation, any elected official who violates the prohibition on nondisclosure agreements will face a civil fine of up to $1,000, which can be enforced by the county prosecutor or the attorney general. Additionally, any agreement that contravenes this act will be deemed against public policy and thus void and unenforceable. This bill seeks to enhance transparency and accountability among elected officials in relation to data center projects.