The bill amends South Dakota's current law regarding the annual fee for electric motor vehicle owners. It establishes that the annual fee will be set at one hundred dollars, which must be paid at the time of annual registration. The bill clarifies that this fee does not apply to electric motorcycles if the license fee is paid under a different provision. Additionally, it defines an "electric motor vehicle" as a noncommercial vehicle powered solely by an electric motor that can be recharged from an external electricity source and meets specific safety standards.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that all fees collected from this annual charge will be deposited into the state highway fund, ensuring that the revenue generated from electric vehicle registrations contributes to the maintenance and improvement of the state's transportation infrastructure.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/29/2026: 32-5-188
House Engrossed, 02/11/2026: 32-5-188
Enrolled, 02/20/2026: 32-5-188