An Act to create term limits for public utilities commissioners.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That chapter 49-1 be amended with a NEW SECTION:

No person may serve more than two consecutive terms on the public utilities commission. This section applies to terms beginning after July 1, 2024.

Appointment to fill a vacancy or election to complete an unexpired term of office pursuant to   49-1-5 does not count as a term for the purposes of this section.