The resolution authorizes Senator Bryant to introduce a non-appropriation bill aimed at amending the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023. The proposed amendments include establishing noise reduction requirements for digital asset mining businesses, clarifying that Arkansas residents can engage in home digital asset mining without local government approval, and prohibiting foreign-party-controlled ownership of such businesses in the state. The bill also declares an emergency, emphasizing the need for regulation due to the increasing presence of digital asset mining operations and their potential negative impact on local communities.

Key provisions of the bill include specific noise reduction techniques that mining businesses must implement, such as using liquid cooling systems and ensuring adequate sound insulation. Additionally, local governments are restricted from enacting ordinances that would hinder home digital asset mining. The bill defines "prohibited foreign-party-controlled businesses" and outlines penalties for violations, including the requirement for such entities to divest from any digital asset mining operations within six months of the bill's enactment. The urgency of the bill is underscored by concerns over the implications of foreign ownership and the operational noise associated with digital asset mining.

Statutes affected:
SR 5: 14-1-603(10), 14-1-604(a), 14-1-604(b), 14-1-604, 14-1-605(a)