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Papan’s Data Center Bills Signed by the Governor

Legislation to Track Growing Pressure on California’s Water Supplies

SACRAMENTO, CA — Two bills authored by Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee Chair Diane Papan to strengthen oversight of data center water use and safeguard local water supplies, have been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Papan’s Data Center Water Use Transparency and Accountability Bills Approved by State Assembly

Legislation Addresses the Data Center Industry’s Growing Pressure on California’s Precious Water Supplies

SACRAMENTO, CA — Two bills authored by Assembly Water Committee Chair Diane Papan to strengthen oversight of data center water use and safeguard local water supplies, have passed the California State Assembly.

As artificial intelligence fuels rapid growth in data centers across California, Assemblymember Papan introduced Assembly Bills 2469 and 2619.