The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Rock County
Pro-Data Center Policies
Wisconsin offers certified data centers a sales-tax exemption on qualifying construction, equipment, operations, and electricity, provided they meet county-dependent investment minimums within five years. The source also describes the enacted law as a proposed measure, creating a conflict in its descriptions.
Rating and summary from Wisconsin statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Rock County.
Specific to Rock County only.
failed · County measureRock County's August 13 committee agenda lists a resolution imposing a moratorium on processing applications and permits for data center development.Rock County, Wisconsin Proposed Countywide Data Center Moratorium Resolution (2026)
What this means
If enforced, the proposed 12-month countywide moratorium would temporarily stop data center development, making it much harder to build during that period. Its practical effect is uncertain because county officials said the county may lack authority to impose it; towns control land-use decisions.
Timing
The proposed 12-month pause was rejected in committee. No operative expiration date is established.
People behind it
- Doug Sutter
Brings the moratorium resolution with Kim Schneider.
- Kim Schneider
Brings the moratorium resolution with Doug Sutter.
- RJ Sutterlin
Committee chair opposing the resolution.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Proposed moratorium on processing applications and permits for data-center development; this is a rejected proposal, not an established operative restriction.
Sources
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