Data centers; taxes on banks that are tenants of a center.
Sponsored By: Danica A. Roem (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Bank franchise tax; retail sales and use tax; tangible personal property tax; data centers. Provides that on and after July 1, 2026, if any tenant of a data center is a bank, then the retail sales and use tax exemption for data center computer equipment shall not apply to the data center operator and any tenants of the data center. The bill also adds computer equipment and peripherals of all banks used in a data center to personal property that is taxable for banks subject to the bank franchise tax in lieu of most other taxes.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Danica A. Roem
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Continued from last session
7/21/2026SenateContinued to 2027 in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
2/5/2026SenateFiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/20/2026 7:34 am)
1/20/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
12/31/2025SenatePrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100753D
12/31/2025Senate
Bill Text
Introduced
12/31/2025
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