South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 135: protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.

Enacted Last action March 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549

Plain-language summary

SB 135 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers. Primary sponsor: Jon Hansen (Republican), Chris Karr (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Lana Greenfield (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Mark Lapka (Republican), Karla Lems (Republican), Liz May (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Kaley Nolz (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Scott Odenbach (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), MyKala Voita (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jon Hansen (Republican); Chris Karr (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); and 14 more.