Arkansas 2026 Fiscal Session Status: In Committee

SR 12 — TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO REGULATE THE IMPACT ON WATER USAGE AND THE ELECTRICAL GRID BY BLOCKCHAIN NETWORKS AND DIGITAL ASSET MINING.

Last action — Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill regulates water and electricity impacts from blockchain operations.

This bill aims to monitor and potentially limit water usage and electric grid stress caused by blockchain networks and digital asset mining. It allows for actions against these operations if they are excessive or threatening to resources.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill may protect water resources and the electric grid by regulating blockchain operations.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the Arkansas Data Centers Act to establish monitoring and regulatory authority regarding the impact of blockchain networks and digital asset mining on water usage and the electrical grid.

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    The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission: (1) Shall monitor the impact of blockchain networks and digital asset mining on water usage in this state; (2) May take action under § 15-22-204 against a blockchain network or a digital asset mining business if the impact of the blockchain network or digital asset mining business threatens the critical groundwater supplies of this state through excessive use of water; and (3) Shall promulgate rules to implement this section.

    Establishes the responsibility of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to monitor and regulate water usage related to blockchain activities.

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    The Arkansas Public Service Commission: (1) Shall monitor the impact of blockchain networks and digital asset mining on the electric grid; (2) May direct a utility to halt service to a blockchain network or digital asset mining business if the impact of the blockchain network or digital asset mining business threatens the reliability of the electric grid; and (3) Shall promulgate rules to implement this section.

    Designates the Arkansas Public Service Commission to monitor and potentially halt operations of blockchain activities that threaten the electric grid.

Action History

  1. Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

  2. Read third time and failed of adoption.

  3. Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the calendar.

  4. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 12?
SR 12 is sponsored by Bryan King.
What is the current status of SR 12?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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