Tuesday, November 10, 2026
46.0°F

Data center water consumption bill heading to Senate floor

by ROYCE MCCANDLESS / Coeur d'Alene Press
| March 27, 2026 1:00 AM

BOISE — As data center projects across the state of Idaho have either already been established or are ramping up development, the Idaho Senate will soon consider legislation restricting how much water these facilities can consume in the years to come.

After passing out of the House in a 58-10 vote last week, House Bill 895 was brought before the Senate Resources & Environment Committee on Thursday by sponsor Rep. Britt Raybould, R-Rexburg, and passed onto the Senate floor with little comment from committee members.

Become a Subscriber!

You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.

Already a subscriber? Login

Forever Rate - All Access
  • $29.50 per month
Buy
CDA Press Online Only $9.95
  • $9.95 per month
Buy

Logo

copyright © 2026 Terms of Use | Privacy Policy 215 N. 2nd St. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
208-664-8176

Coeur d'Alene Press BBB Business Review