References -- Higgins' Votes
References from Virginia Legislative Information System and Loudoun.gov
As Supervisor, Higgins Voted To Approve ZOAM 2013-0003 (2013)
ZOAM 2013-0003 allowed data centers without county approval in 5 zoning districts, and expanded their height and size. This is the legislation that allowed data center alley to explode from 50 data centers to nearly 200, with over 100 more in the pipeline.
As Delegate, Higgins Voted Against HB 1601, 2025, Requiring Data Centers To “Disclose Noise And Environmental Impacts Before Receiving Local Approval.” (2025)
As Delegate, Higgins Voted In Subcommittee To Kill A Bill (HB 1010, 2024) To Require Data Centers “Be Approved Only For Areas That Are One-Quarter Mile Or More From Federal, State, Or Local Parks, Schools, And Property Zoned Or Used For Residential Use.” (2024)
As Delegate, Higgins Voted To Strike From The Docket A Bill (HB 2377, 2025) To Require Plans For Data Centers To Prioritize Alternative Methods Of Cooling. (2025)
As Delegate, Higgins, Voted Against Bill HB 338, 2024 Requiring “Localities To Conduct Water Studies Prior To Approving Data Centers.” (2024)
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