ark data centers, LLC
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Technology / Colocation Data Centers
Lobbying Interests:
Expanding the tax exemption the legislature recently approved for data centers as part of the state budget to include co-located data centers.
CEO Name:
Brett Lindsey
Technology / Colocation Data Centers
Lobbying Interests:
Expanding the tax exemption the legislature recently approved for data centers as part of the state budget to include co-located data centers.
CEO Name:
Brett Lindsey
Contact
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Dereck Wischmeyer
PO Box 1986
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
786.521.3524
dwischmeyer@arkdna.com
https://www.arkdna.com/
PO Box 1986
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
786.521.3524
dwischmeyer@arkdna.com
https://www.arkdna.com/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 228
Relating to: tax incremental financing districts containing qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: tax incremental financing districts containing qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 245
Relating to: modifying the sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/9/2025
First Communication Date
5/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: modifying the sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/9/2025
First Communication Date
5/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 241
Relating to: tax incremental financing districts containing qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/12/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: tax incremental financing districts containing qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/12/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 244
Relating to: modifying the sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/12/2025
First Communication Date
5/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: modifying the sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/12/2025
First Communication Date
5/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Notification Date
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Departmentwide
Revenue: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
LRB-2730/1 and LRB-2886/1 - relating to: tax incremental financing districts for qualified data centers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2730/1 and LRB-2886/1 - relating to: tax incremental financing districts for qualified data centers
LRB-2730/1 and LRB-2886/1 - relating to: tax incremental financing districts for qualified data centers
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/22/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/22/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2219/2933 – relating to: modifying the sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers.
LRB-2219/2933 – relating to: modifying the sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/22/2025
First Communication Date
4/21/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/22/2025
First Communication Date
4/21/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislation or rules relating to a sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment or software.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation or rules relating to a sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment or software.
Legislation or rules relating to a sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment or software.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/10/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/10/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.