KRC Opposes Bill Weakening Local Control Over Noise From Bitcoin Mining Operations
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In comments before the House Banking and Insurance Committee, KRC expressed concerns with a bill overriding local control over noise associated with digital asset (bitcoin) mining. KRC believes local communities are best suited to determine when and where such activities should be allowed. To read the letter click here. To watch the testimony of KRC Staff Attorney Audrey Ernstberger before the Committee, click here. Her testimony begins at 9:39.
After passing the committee, the bill was assigned to the House Rules Committee, which recommitted the bill to the House Appropriations Committee. It is unlikely to pass during the remainder of the 2024 session.
By KRC
on 03/15/2024 5:05 PM
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