Rep. Jonathan Warrey, R-Casselton, chair of the interim Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee, speaks during a press conference at the Capitol on June 25, 2026. At right are former North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott and Sen. Mike Wobbema, R-Valley City. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)
North Dakota lawmakers on June 25 announced a new interim committee that will study data centers and artificial intelligence ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, R-Minot, said the goal is to equip legislators with more expertise so they are better prepared to make policy decisions related to rapidly changing technology.
'The decisions the Legislature makes in th…