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Yes: 135 • No: 3
North DakotaHB 15792025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to the impact of large energy consumers on the state's electrical grid.
Sponsored By: Anna S. Novak (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
PSC approval for big data centers
Public utilities and covered data centers must get Public Service Commission (PSC) approval before building or operating. A covered data center stores or processes digital information, uses 20 megawatts or more, and is owned by an investor‑owned utility. Data centers run by electric cooperatives are exempt.
Fees and rules for PSC certificates
The PSC charges up to $10,000 per application to cover processing costs; more is allowed only with Emergency Commission approval. Your application must include a financial statement, service description, service-area map, and a list of similar providers. Corporations and LLCs must also file certified articles. The PSC sets a hearing at least 20 days after you file and mails certified notice at least 10 days before. If no one asks for a hearing after at least 20 days’ notice, the PSC may grant the certificate without a hearing. At the hearing, you must show needed local permits or that you applied, and the PSC can approve, deny, or approve part of a project and add conditions.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Anna S. Novak
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Pat D. Heinert
Republican • House
Todd Porter
Republican • House
Greg Kessel
Republican • Senate
Dale Patten
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/18/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 3
Yes: 89 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28
4/30/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/28
4/29/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/25/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/25/2025HouseSigned by President
4/22/2025SenateReturned to House
4/18/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
4/18/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0
4/17/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:30
3/28/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
3/7/2025SenateReceived from House
2/25/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 3
2/24/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/24/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 0 3
2/21/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
1/31/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
1/20/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
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