Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateArkansasIntroduced
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.
Bryan King
SR 11 status: Introduced — Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment (updated Apr 29, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
48OUT OF 100
Score:48/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The resolution authorizes the introduction of legislation that would require digital asset mining businesses to notify the government prior to purchasing or leasing real estate or commencing construction.
Who is affected
Digital asset mining companies operating in or looking to expand within the state.
Requirements and enforcement
Mandatory prior notification to government entities regarding property acquisition and construction plans.
Costs and funding
Administrative compliance costs for firms and potential costs to government for maintaining/processing notifications.
When it takes effect
This was a 2026 resolution that did not proceed through the session.
Potential benefits
Improved situational awareness for local governments, potential for better infrastructure planning, and increased transparency in site selection.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for sector-specific regulatory targeting, bureaucratic delays in business operations, and uncertainty regarding the use of disclosed site data.
What is still unknown
The exact scope of the 'notification' requirement and whether it implies an approval/denial power or merely information gathering remains unstated.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Increases regulatory visibility of commercial expansion
- Allows for better industrial land-use planning
- Provides clearer data on crypto-mining industry growth
Risks
- Adds administrative compliance costs for businesses
- Potentially discourages capital investment in the state
- Creates market friction for commercial real estate
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Establishes a formal regulatory framework for mining
- Facilitates better infrastructure development planning
- Reduces surprise large-scale industrial deployments
Risks
- Singularly targets a specific technology sub-sector
- Increases cost of entry through bureaucratic hurdles
- Adds potential delays for facility construction
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases transparency in industrial site acquisition
- Provides government agencies with early awareness
- Standardizes notification process for large projects
Risks
- Risk of using notification for discriminatory zoning
- Potential for public access to sensitive commercial data
- Limited definition of enforcement for notification
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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