Oregon Governor Plans 2027 Data Center Bill
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced plans to back a 2027 legislative bill establishing a new state approach for data centers. The upcoming legislation will incorporate recommendations from a specially convened advisory committee focused on energy and water impacts.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek will back legislation in the 2027 legislative session to establish a statewide regulatory framework for data centers. The upcoming bill follows mounting local pressure over surging resource consumption in the United States. State leaders aim to balance rapid technological infrastructure expansion with regional environmental preservation.
