ArkansasMining and blockchain businesses would give advance project notice
A proposed Arkansas bill would require certain mining and blockchain businesses to notify state and local officials six months before land deals or construction.
What it does
Businesses planning covered land deals or construction for digital asset mining or blockchain use would have to notify state and local officials in writing at least six months ahead.
Argument forAdvance notice could give state and local officials more time to learn about planned mining or blockchain projects in their areas.
Argument againstA six-month notice period could delay a business’s land deal or construction, including when it needs to act quickly.
More detail
A proposed bill would require written notice to the Arkansas Public Service Commission and the local government before certain land deals or construction. It covers digital asset miners, digital asset mining businesses, and businesses using a blockchain network that seek land or a building for mining or blockchain use. Notice would be due at least six months before a purchase or lease that has not happened by the act’s effective date, or before construction starts if a purchase or lease already happened.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.Died
- Apr 21Read third time and failed of adoption.
- Apr 8Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the calendar.Minor
- Apr 6FiledIntroduced
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