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South DakotaSB 25101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)Senate

update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Local leaders review energy project impacts

For energy conversion or AC/DC conversion facility applications, South Dakota’s utilities commission must name an affected area and local review committee within 30 days after filing. Members include each affected tribal council chair, school board president, county commission chair, mayor, and a utility-designated applicant representative. The commission must notify members within 10 days of designation; members must choose in writing to participate within 60 days after filing. If fewer than three participate, the committee ends and requirements under §§ 49-41B-7, 49-41B-8, 49-41B-10, and 49-41B-20 are waived. A continuing committee must meet to study social and economic effects throughout construction and the area’s ability to handle them. It must develop ways to reduce harm and consider temporary and permanent alternatives for housing, schools and staffing, water, wastewater, solid waste, law enforcement, transportation, fire protection, health, recreation, government, and energy. Applicants must give members the application and any other information the commission finds necessary for this review.

More notice for energy project neighbors

The law adds notice requirements for proposed energy conversion or AC/DC conversion facilities in South Dakota. In counties without a comprehensive plan or adopted zoning rules, applicants must notify each adjacent property owner by certified mail. They must send this notice at least three months before filing the permit application. Within 30 days after filing, applicants must post clearly visible signs at the proposed site. Signs must identify the utility, give its contact information, and briefly describe the facility.

Energy applicants pay review staff expenses

A local review committee can hire staff needed to assess the proposed facility’s community effects. South Dakota’s utilities commission must approve those staff. The facility applicant must pay all their expenses. The law sets no dollar amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 170 • No: 47

House vote • 2/24/2026

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 61 • No: 5

House vote • 2/23/2026

Do Pass

Yes: 10 • No: 1

Senate vote • 1/26/2026

Reconsidered

Yes: 30 • No: 3

Senate vote • 1/26/2026

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 30 • No: 3

Senate vote • 1/23/2026

Do Pass

Yes: 17 • No: 17

Senate vote • 1/22/2026

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 17 • No: 17

Senate vote • 1/20/2026

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 5 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor

    3/4/2026Senate

  2. Delivered to the Governor

    3/2/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker

    2/26/2026House

  4. Signed by the President

    2/25/2026Senate

  5. Do Pass Amended

    2/24/2026House

  6. Do Pass

    2/23/2026House

  7. Scheduled for hearing

    2/23/2026House

  8. Scheduled for hearing

    2/9/2026House

  9. Referred to

    1/28/2026House

  10. First Reading House

    1/27/2026House

  11. Do Pass Amended

    1/26/2026Senate

  12. Motion to amend

    1/26/2026Senate

  13. Reconsidered

    1/26/2026Senate

  14. Intent to reconsider

    1/23/2026Senate

  15. Do Pass

    1/23/2026Senate

  16. Intent to reconsider

    1/22/2026Senate

  17. Do Pass Amended

    1/22/2026Senate

  18. Do Pass Amended

    1/20/2026Senate

  19. Motion to amend

    1/20/2026Senate

  20. Motion to amend

    1/20/2026Senate

  21. Scheduled for hearing

    1/20/2026Senate

  22. First read in Senate and referred to

    1/13/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    1/1/2026

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