Questioner raises concern about 'AI waste' and asks about byproduct management

A questioner opened the exchange by saying they were "very concerned about the impact from AI waste" and asked whether the witness would examine contracts or have engaged on the issue.

"I'm very concerned about the impact from AI waste," the questioner said. The witness sought clarification and noted that the topic could mean either using AI to cut government waste or physical byproducts from data centers. The questioner clarified they meant physical waste management for byproducts — an issue the witness connected to the larger data‑center debate and to impacts on farmers.

The witness responded by treating the concern as part of two statewide priorities — property taxes and data centers — and used the exchange to outline a set of proposed policies related to siting, environmental standards and community benefits. The exchange served as a prompt for the witness's longer description of proposed statutory commitments and an intended executive order; no formal policy decision was made during the hearing.