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IntroducedHB4509 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated January 19, 2026

Relating to restoring local jurisdiction to state political subdivisions over certain electric power facilities.

Filed by Evan Hansen(D · District HD-079)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 7 legislators

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The purpose of this bill is to restore local government legal jurisdiction over micro-grid districts and certified high impact data centers.

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Co-sponsor · House
Mike Pushkin(D · District HD-054)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Sean Hornbuckle(D · District HD-025)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Shawn Fluharty(D · District HD-005)Official link pending verification
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John Williams(D · District HD-080)Official link pending verification
Primary sponsor · House
Evan Hansen(D · District HD-079)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Anitra Hamilton(D · District HD-081)Official link pending verification
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Hollis Lewis(D · District HD-057)Official link pending verification
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Rick Garcia(D · District HD-076)Official link pending verification
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Energy and Public Works

Last action: To House Energy and Public Works (January 19, 2026)

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  1. Filed for introduction
    January 19, 2026 · House
  2. To Energy and Public Works then Judiciary
    January 19, 2026 · House
  3. Introduced in House
    January 19, 2026 · House
  4. To House Energy and Public Works
    January 19, 2026 · House
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