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Arkansas|SR8

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Require A Digital Asset Mining Business To Pay A Fee For Extraordinary Electrical Energy Usage And To Implement Oversight Procedures.

Dead

Summary

This Arkansas bill would authorize the introduction of legislation requiring digital asset mining businesses to pay fees for their extraordinary electrical energy usage. The bill would establish oversight procedures to monitor and regulate how these mining operations consume electricity. The measure targets cryptocurrency and blockchain mining companies operating in the state.

Sponsor

RBryan King

Last action

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

Apr 29, 2026

Topics

Mining & EnergyGovernment Use & Oversight

Legislative history

Apr 29, 2026S

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

Apr 21, 2026S

Read third time and failed of adoption.

Apr 8, 2026S

Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the calendar.

Apr 6, 2026S

Filed