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The Secret Deals Bill
Delaware bans secret deals on big data center projects
An Act To Amend Title 9, Title 22, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Data Centers.
Good for everyday people ·
The bill would stop state and local governments from signing secrecy deals that hide info about big data center projects, letting the public see what’s planned.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If passed, communities will learn when huge data centers are proposed, so they can ask questions about power use, noise, and land impact before decisions are made.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- A county may not enter into a nondisclosure agreement that hides large‑scale data center information.
- A municipality may not enter into a nondisclosure agreement that hides large‑scale data center information.
- A state agency may not enter into a nondisclosure agreement that hides large‑scale data center information.
- Any agreement that violates this rule is void and unenforceable.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Richard Collins (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Charles Postles (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Jeff Hilovsky (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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