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SR 11

TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO REQUIRE A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION BEFORE PURCHASING OR LEASING LAND OR A BUILDING OR BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Bryan King

Arkansas bill would require cryptocurrency mining operations to notify authorities before purchasing land or starting construction projects.

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · SR 11

Legislative bill overview

SR 11 is a resolution authorizing the introduction of a future bill that would require digital asset mining businesses (primarily cryptocurrency operations) to notify relevant authorities before purchasing or leasing property or beginning construction. This is a procedural step that enables the actual regulatory bill to be drafted and introduced in a subsequent legislative session.

Why is this important

Cryptocurrency mining operations consume significant electricity and can strain local power grids and infrastructure. Advance notification requirements would give communities and local governments time to assess potential impacts on utilities, environmental conditions, and land use before mining facilities become operational. This addresses growing concerns in rural areas where such operations have expanded rapidly.

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights vs. regulation: Opponents may argue that notification requirements burden property owners' rights to use their land and could enable discrimination against a specific industry
  • Economic development trade-offs: Some view mining operations as job creators and economic activity, while others see them as exploitative of cheap local electricity at community expense
  • Implementation ambiguity: The bill lacks specificity on what "notification" entails, who must be notified, timelines, and whether notification triggers approval rights or merely informational requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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