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SD HB1198

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Sjaarda

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Operators of high energy use facilities must obtain conditional use permits from adjacent counties and municipalities if the facility is within one mile of that jurisdiction's boundary

  • "High energy use facility" is defined as buildings on a single or contiguous parcels with combined utility demand plus facility-generated power of 20 megawatts or more of average electrical power

  • Adjacent counties must have adopted zoning ordinances or a special zoning area for the permit requirement to apply

  • Adjacent municipalities must have adopted zoning ordinances for the permit requirement to apply

  • Adds new sections to chapters 11-2 (county zoning) and 11-4 (municipal zoning) of South Dakota law

Legislative Description

Require that certain facilities obtain conditional use permits from adjacent political subdivisions.

Counties

Last Action

House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 21, NAYS 41. H.J. 321

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Energy2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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