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The Bernalillo County Commission will vote on January 13 regarding a proposal to regulate data center incentives and revise the county's ethics code. Commissioner Eric Olivas plans to introduce a resolution requiring data center projects seeking taxpayer-funded incentives to meet strict criteria, including 90% in-state construction hiring and 95% in-state permanent hiring, with permanent positions paying at least $75,000 annually or 160% of the area's median salary.

The proposal mandates that facilities use 100% renewable energy and offset water usage through efficiency improvements. Additionally, the commission will finalize a major rewrite of the Bernalillo County Code of Conduct Ordinance, enhancing transparency in financial disclosures and establishing an independent board for salary recommendations for elected officials. The data center resolution is set for introduction, with final action expected by January 28.