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State Representative Kent Roe has proposed legislation in South Dakota to create a tax policy aimed at attracting data centers by offering tax breaks on equipment and software. The bill, which is in its 35th draft following extensive stakeholder collaboration, includes provisions to ensure that electric service costs are not shifted to other customers and that water demands can be met. Roe highlights the potential for economic diversification and job creation, noting that over 40 states already benefit from data center operations.