South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1038: allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1038 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities. Primary sponsor: Commerce and Energy. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce and Energy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 574
- Signed by the President S.J. 528
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 560
- House of Representatives Concurred in amendments , Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 0 H.J. 548
- Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2 S.J. 494
- Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 2
- Commerce and Energy Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1038C
- Scheduled for hearing
- Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 170
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 5 H.J. 196
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