SD SB135 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 18)
Status: Passed on March 30 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-03-30 - Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 549
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.

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Title

Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2026-03-10 - Senate - Concurred in amendments (Y: 33 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-03-05 - House - Do Pass Amended (Y: 60 N: 7 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-02 - House - Do Pass Amended (Y: 11 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2026-02-20 - Senate - Do Pass Amended (Y: 34 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-02-20 - Senate - Motion to amend (Y: 30 N: 4 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-02-18 - Senate - Do Pass (Y: 5 N: 4 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-03-30SenateSigned by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 549
2026-03-12SenateDelivered to the Governor on March 12, 2026 S.J. 539
2026-03-11HouseSigned by the Speaker H.J. 560
2026-03-11SenateSigned by the President S.J. 525
2026-03-10SenateSenate Concurred in amendments, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 1. S.J. 511
2026-03-05HouseHouse of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 7. H.J. 523
2026-03-04HouseRemove from Consent Calendar H.J. 509
2026-03-02HouseCertified uncontested, placed on consent
2026-03-02HouseState Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
2026-03-02HouseState Affairs Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 135G
2026-03-02HouseScheduled for hearing
2026-02-23HouseFirst read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 416
2026-02-20SenateSenate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 343
2026-02-20SenateSenate Motion to amend, Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 4. S.J. 343 Amendment 135F
2026-02-19SenateSenate Deferred to another day, Passed S.J. 309
2026-02-18SenateState Affairs Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4. S.J. 25
2026-02-18SenateScheduled for hearing
2026-01-27SenateFirst read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 120

Subjects


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