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IntroducedJan 27, 2026
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Passed SenateFeb 19, 2026
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Passed HouseMar 05, 2026
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Became Law
South Dakota Senate Bill
protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.
Last Action See all actions
Senate • Mar 12, 2026: Delivered to the Governor, S.J. 539
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on SB 135
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors



- Mark Lapkacosponsor
- Lauren Nelsoncosponsor
- Sue Petersoncosponsor
- Mykala Voitacosponsor
- Jon Hansenprimary
- Bobbi Anderacosponsor
- Aaron Aylwardcosponsor
- Heather Baxtercosponsor
- Lana Greenfieldcosponsor
- Leslie Heinemanncosponsor
- Karla Lemscosponsor
- Liz Maycosponsor
- Kaley Nolzcosponsor
- Al Novstrupcosponsor
- Scott Odenbachcosponsor
Votes
OTHER: 0
YES: 34
- Greg Blanc
- John Carley
- Casey Crabtree
- Sydney Davis
- Randy Deibert
- Helene Duhamel
- Red Dawn Foster
- Tamara Grove
- Joy Hohn
- Taffy Howard
- Amber Hulse
- Kevin Jensen
- Chris Karr
- Steve Kolbeck
- Mark Lapka
- Liz Larson
- Sam Marty
- Jim Mehlhaff
- Paul Miskimins
- Lauren Nelson
- Ernie Otten
- Carl Perry
- Sue Peterson
- Tom Pischke
- Tim Reed
- Michael Rohl
- Stephanie Sauder
- Kyle Schoenfish
- Jamie Smith
- Glen Vilhauer
- Curt Voight
- Mykala Voita
- Brandon Wipf
- Larry Zikmund
NO: 0
EXCUSED: 1
YES: 30
- Greg Blanc
- Casey Crabtree
- Sydney Davis
- Randy Deibert
- Helene Duhamel
- Red Dawn Foster
- Tamara Grove
- Joy Hohn
- Amber Hulse
- Chris Karr
- Steve Kolbeck
- Mark Lapka
- Liz Larson
- Sam Marty
- Jim Mehlhaff
- Paul Miskimins
- Lauren Nelson
- Ernie Otten
- Carl Perry
- Sue Peterson
- Tom Pischke
- Tim Reed
- Michael Rohl
- Stephanie Sauder
- Kyle Schoenfish
- Jamie Smith
- Glen Vilhauer
- Curt Voight
- Brandon Wipf
- Larry Zikmund
NO: 4
- John Carley
- Taffy Howard
- Kevin Jensen
- Mykala Voita
EXCUSED: 1
YES: 60
- Bobbi Andera
- Amber Arlint
- Julie Auch
- Aaron Aylward
- Jessica Bahmuller
- Heather Baxter
- Roger DeGroot
- Mike Derby
- Steve Duffy
- Eric Emery
- Mary Fitzgerald
- Nick Fosness
- Josephine Garcia
- Tim Goodwin
- Spencer Gosch
- Lana Greenfield
- Jim Halverson
- Erin Healy
- Mellissa Heermann
- Leslie Heinemann
- John Hughes
- Jana Hunt
- Travis Ismay
- Greg Jamison
- Phil Jensen
- Dylan Jordan
- Terri Jorgenson
- Chris Kassin
- Tony Kayser
- David Kull
- Trish Ladner
- Karla Lems
- Curt Massie
- Liz May
- Erik Muckey
- Tina Mulally
- Brian Mulder
- Kaley Nolz
- Al Novstrup
- Scott Odenbach
- Marty Overweg
- Drew Peterson
- Peri Pourier
- Tony Randolph
- Taylor Rehfeldt
- Rebecca Reimer
- Kathy Rice
- Matt Roby
- Brandei Schaefbauer
- Tesa Schwans
- John Shubeck
- John Sjaarda
- Mike Stevens
- Nicole Uhre-Balk
- Kevin Van Diepen
- Tim Walburg
- Keri Weems
- Mike Weisgram
- Kadyn Wittman
- Jon Hansen
NO: 7
EXCUSED: 3
YES: 33
- Greg Blanc
- John Carley
- Casey Crabtree
- Sydney Davis
- Randy Deibert
- Helene Duhamel
- Red Dawn Foster
- Tamara Grove
- Joy Hohn
- Taffy Howard
- Amber Hulse
- Kevin Jensen
- Chris Karr
- Steve Kolbeck
- Mark Lapka
- Liz Larson
- Sam Marty
- Paul Miskimins
- Lauren Nelson
- Ernie Otten
- Carl Perry
- Sue Peterson
- Tom Pischke
- Tim Reed
- Michael Rohl
- Stephanie Sauder
- Kyle Schoenfish
- Jamie Smith
- Glen Vilhauer
- Curt Voight
- Mykala Voita
- Brandon Wipf
- Larry Zikmund
NO: 1
EXCUSED: 1
Actions
- Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
- Delivered to the Governor, S.J. 539
- Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
- Signed by the President, S.J. 525
- Mar 11, 2026 | House
- Signed by the Speaker, H.J. 560
- Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
- Concurred in amendments, Passed YEAS: 33, NAYS: 1, S.J. 511
- Mar 05, 2026 | House
- Do Pass Amended, Passed YEAS: 60, NAYS: 7, H.J. 523
- Mar 04, 2026 | House
- Remove from Consent Calendar, H.J. 509
- Mar 02, 2026 | House
- State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
- State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 135G
- State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed YEAS: 11, NAYS: 0
- State Affairs Certified uncontested, placed on consent
- Feb 23, 2026 | House
- First read in House and referred to State Affairs, H.J. 416
- Feb 20, 2026 | Senate
- Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 135F YEAS: 30, NAYS: 4, S.J. 343
- Do Pass Amended, Passed YEAS: 34, NAYS: 0, S.J. 343
- Feb 19, 2026 | Senate
- Deferred to another day, Passed, S.J. 309
- Feb 18, 2026 | Senate
- State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
- State Affairs Do Pass, Passed YEAS: 5, NAYS: 4, S.J. 25
- Jan 27, 2026 | Senate
- First read in Senate and referred to State Affairs, S.J. 120
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