# South Dakota SB 128: update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities.

South Dakota SB 128, update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Howard, Taffy (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-02-18 (Deferred to the 41st legislative day) (as of 2026-10-16).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota SB 128
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-26
- Last action: 2026-02-18, Deferred to the 41st legislative day
- Sponsor: Howard, Taffy (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Subjects: Administrative Procedure, Promulgation of Rules, Public Utilities and Carriers, Reports, Water Rights, Data Centers
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (5 yes, 3 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Howard, Taffy (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Andera, Bobbi L. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Auch, Julie (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Baxter, Heather (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Nelson, Lauren (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Novstrup, Al (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Rice, Kathy (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-18 | Senate | Deferred to the 41st legislative day | pass | 5 | 3 |   |

## Actions (5)

- 2026-02-18: Deferred to the 41st legislative day (Senate)
- 2026-02-18: Motion to amend (Senate)
- 2026-02-18: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-01-28: Referred to (Senate)
- 2026-01-26: First Reading Senate (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-25: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/297148.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. (signed)
- HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)
- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/297148.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026)
- [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026)
- [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-SB128-2026 (as of 2026-10-16).