# South Dakota SB 25: update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities. South Dakota SB 25, update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) Senate bill sponsored by no sponsor on record; status signed, last action 2026-03-04 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-10-12). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-SB25-2026 - As of: 2026-10-12 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: South Dakota SB 25 - State: South Dakota - Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) - Title: update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities. - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-01-13 - Last action: 2026-03-04, Signed by the Governor - Sponsors: no sponsor on record - Cosponsors: 0 - Subjects: Administrative Procedure, Executive/Judiciary Request, Public Utilities and Carriers - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 7 (170 yes, 47 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 3 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Local leaders review energy project impacts: benefit, low. 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 u… - More notice for energy project neighbors: benefit, low. 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 b… - Energy applicants pay review staff expenses: cost, low. 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 and cosponsors - (none) ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-02-24 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 61 | 5 | | | 2026-02-23 | House | Do Pass | pass | 10 | 1 | | | 2026-01-26 | Senate | Reconsidered | pass | 30 | 3 | | | 2026-01-26 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 30 | 3 | | | 2026-01-23 | Senate | Do Pass | fail | 17 | 17 | | | 2026-01-22 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | fail | 17 | 17 | | | 2026-01-20 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 5 | 1 | | ## Actions (22) - 2026-03-04: Signed by the Governor (Senate) - 2026-03-02: Delivered to the Governor (Senate) - 2026-02-26: Signed by the Speaker (House) - 2026-02-25: Signed by the President (Senate) - 2026-02-24: Do Pass Amended (House) - 2026-02-23: Do Pass (House) - 2026-02-23: Scheduled for hearing (House) - 2026-02-09: Scheduled for hearing (House) - 2026-01-28: Referred to (House) - 2026-01-27: First Reading House (House) - 2026-01-26: Do Pass Amended (Senate) - 2026-01-26: Motion to amend (Senate) - 2026-01-26: Reconsidered (Senate) - 2026-01-23: Intent to reconsider (Senate) - 2026-01-23: Do Pass (Senate) - 2026-01-22: Intent to reconsider (Senate) - 2026-01-22: Do Pass Amended (Senate) - 2026-01-20: Do Pass Amended (Senate) - 2026-01-20: Motion to amend (Senate) - 2026-01-20: Motion to amend (Senate) - 2026-01-20: Scheduled for hearing (Senate) - 2026-01-13: First read in Senate and referred to (Senate) ## Bill text - Introduced, 2026-01-01: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/304845.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/304845.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) - [South Dakota bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/south-dakota/bills) - [South Dakota state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/south-dakota) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-SB25-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).