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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Hansen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Chris Karr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Aaron Aylward | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Lana Greenfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Les Heinemann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Joy Hohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Taffy Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Mark Lapka | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Karla Lems | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Liz May | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Kaley Nolz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Scott Odenbach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Sue Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| MyKala Voita | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“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 S.J. 549
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 539
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 560
- Signed by the President S.J. 525
- Senate Concurred in amendments , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 1 S.J. 511
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 7 H.J. 523
- Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 509
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
- State Affairs Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0
- State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 135G
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 416
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