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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Hohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| John Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Sue Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 296
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 44, NAYS 22 H.J. 335
- Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4
- Commerce and Energy Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1173C
- Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
- Commerce and Energy Deferred to another day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 6
- Commerce and Energy Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1173A
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 163