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S.205

An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Sen. Rebecca White , Sen. Seth Bongartz , Sen. Ruth Hardy , Sen. Joseph Major , Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky
Senate Committee on Finance
1/6/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance
Sponsor(s)
Location
Senate Committee on Finance
Last Recorded Action
Senate 1/6/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance
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An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

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Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Roll Call History

Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
3:00 PM

S.205 - An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Introduction and walk-through

Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 PM

S.205 - An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

AI Data Center Overview

Alex McWard, Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Nicolas Miller, Policy Associate, Fiscal Affairs, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
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S.205 - An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Committee Discussion


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:50 PM

S.205 - An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission

Committee Documents

An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  • Alex McWard, Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  • Nicolas Miller, Policy Associate, Fiscal Affairs, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor

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An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
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Act

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Staff & Other Information

Staff
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel

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