North Dakota Lawmakers Establishing AI and Data Center Committee

ND lawmakers form interim committee to discuss data centers

State lawmakers in North Dakota are now planning for a busy winter with the legislative session returning, Legislators say they need a new committee to discuss growing technology.

North Dakota lawmakers establishing AI and data center committee

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North Dakota lawmakers zero in on AI, data centers

BISMARCK, N.D. (Amy Dalrymple and Michael Achterling – North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers on Thursday announced a new interim committee that will study data centers and artificial intelligence ahead of the 2027 legislative session. Senate Majority Leader David Hogue said the goal is to equip legislators with more expertise so they’re better prepared to make policy decisions related to rapidly-changing technology. “The decisions the L…

Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee to prepare North Dakota legislators for 2027 session

BISMARCK — North Dakota Sen. David Hogue, chairman of Legislative Management, announced on Thursday, June 25, the creation of an interim Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee. "Ordinarily, interim committees don't draw that much excitement, but I'm excited about this one," said Hogue, R-Minot. He hosted a press conference at 9 a.m. in the State Capitol to make the committee announcement. AI is no longer a work of science fiction, Hog…

FIRST ON FLAG FAMILY: North Dakota forms artificial intelligence, data center task force

Senate Majority Leader David Hogue’s interview with The Flag’s Scott Hennen [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2327/2026/06/25062127/senator-david-hogue-6-25-26.mp3"] BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota legislators are forming a committee to study artificial intelligence and data centers. “We’re about putting North Dakota first,” Senate Majority Leader David Hogue said in a First on Flag Family interview with The…

Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee | North Dakota Legislative Branch

Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee jjblasy Thu, 06/25/2026 - 09:38 Computed Chamber Interim Committee Studies and Assignments Duties Gather information related to federal laws and the laws of other states with respect to regulation of artificial intelligence. Review attempts at the federal level to preempt state regulation of artificial intelligence. Consider statutory protections for children against artificial intelligence har…