South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 128: update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 128 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities. Primary sponsor: Taffy Howard (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taffy Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Julie Auch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| 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
- State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 25
- State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 25 Amendment 128B
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 130
- First Reading Senate S.J. 112