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SD SB193

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Casey Crabtree

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new definition of "backup electric generation" as electric generation not interconnected with the grid, generated temporarily to replace primary source power when unavailable
  • Exempts backup electric generation from the definition of "energy conversion facility," meaning such generators would not require Public Utilities Commission permits regardless of capacity
  • Adds "carbon dioxide" definition as fluid consisting of more than 90% carbon dioxide molecules compressed in supercritical state
  • Reorganizes and renumbers existing definitions in § 49-41B-2 with minor wording updates for consistency throughout the chapter

Legislative Description

Clarify the definition of backup electric generation.

Public Utilities and Carriers

Last Action

Intent to reconsider S.J. 364

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Energy1/29/2026

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