Senate Bill 1061 establishes a moratorium on the operation of data centers in Wisconsin until specific legal requirements are met, as determined by the secretary of agriculture, trade and consumer protection. The bill outlines a comprehensive list of conditions that must be satisfied, including the establishment of a statewide data center planning authority, prohibitions on shifting energy and water costs to residential customers, and the creation of a funding mechanism for land and community recovery. Additionally, it mandates public reporting of water and electricity usage, the use of renewable energy for data centers, and the payment of prevailing or collectively bargained wages for contractors involved in constructing data centers and renewable energy projects.

The bill also emphasizes environmental protections by requiring safeguards against air, water, and noise pollution, and it restores the Public Service Commission's integrated resource planning authority. Furthermore, it prohibits nondisclosure agreements between data centers and local officials, and mandates that data centers receive prior approval through a referendum from the local electorate. An enforcement and penalty structure specific to data centers is also included in the bill, ensuring compliance with these new regulations.