LWVNE member MaryLee Moulton testified on February 12, 2026 in a neutral capacity on LB1111 – Require an annual data center load report to the Nebraska Power Review Board, provide powers and duties for public power suppliers, allow and require regulation of data centers, and change provisions relating to regulation of cryptocurrency mining operations.

While we applaud the attention this bill brings to this very important issue. The reason we testifyied in a neutral capacity is because we would like to advocate for a study of these issues so that the legislature can take an informed comprehensive approach to this important subject. “This is a unique situation where a leap in technology has outstripped regulation,” Moulton said. “We believe the best way to address this challenge is to institute a study that will hopefully lead to a comprehensive plan that can be presented in the next session.”

You can watch the video of the testimony below. Read the full letter to the committee. If you would like to weigh in on LB1111, you can contact the chair of the Natural Resources Committee, Sen. Tom Brandt, at tbrandt@leg.ne.gov.

Source: Nebraska Legislature Committee Hearing Video, February 12, 2026, Natural Resources Committee.