Pennsylvania SR369: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the future viability of data center technology and facilities.

What the bill says

A resolution Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the future viability of data center technology and facilities.

From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the future viability of data center technology and facilities. WHEREAS, Data centers are facilities that contain large amounts of computer servers, storage and networking equipment that store, process and distribute digital information; and WHEREAS, Data centers use copious amounts of electricity as well as large quantities of water for cooling; and WHEREAS, The question of whether or not data centers will be needed at the size or level of current proposed development has been raised; and WHEREAS, In order to protect land and unnecessary infrastructure and utility utilization, a thorough review into the current data storage technology advancements is warranted; and WHEREAS, As Pennsylvania data center development proposals grow, these questions should be explored to determine smart and responsible long-term decisions and necessity; and WHEREAS, It is essential that the Commonwealth evaluate the consequences that these data centers will have on local communities and this Commonwealth; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on current data storage technology advancements and whether data centers will be needed at the size or level of current proposed development; and be it further RESOLVED, That the study (2) technology trends; (3) economic development; (4) impact on energy and utilities, …

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Sponsors

• Rosemary Brown (R, 40) · primary sponsor
• Martin Flynn (D, 22)
• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
• Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Referred to COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, Sept. 30, 2026

Common questions

What is SR369?

SR369 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the future viability of data center technology and facilities.

What does SR369 do?

In its own words: A resolution Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the future viability of data center technology and facilities.

What is the status of SR369?

In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Referred to COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, Sept. 30, 2026 (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored SR369?

Rosemary Brown (R, 40), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR369?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr369