WyomingWyomingBillSF 193

Electric utility service agreements for large loads

Would have set terms for electric utility service agreements with large-load electricity customers.

FailedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLaw

Died in committee; returned pursuant to Senate Rule 5-4Mar 3, 2025 1 year ago

Body: Wyoming Legislature
Session: 2025
Sponsors: R (Republican)Republican
Topics: Data centers

Official page Source: Wyoming Legislature (wyoleg.gov LSO bill information service) Names Electric

Timeline

Mar 3, 2025 1 year ago
Died in committee; bill returned pursuant to Senate Rule 5-4

Sponsors

R (Republican)Cale Case

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