South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1173: require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement.

In committee Last action March 3, 2026: Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3

Plain-language summary

HB 1173 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement. Primary sponsor: Joy Hohn (Republican), John Hughes (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joy Hohn (Republican); John Hughes (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Lauren Nelson (Republican); and 4 more.