protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to clarify authority to regulate data centers, and to modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services by a data center.

Summary

The bill stops electricity providers from raising rates or adding fees to residential customers to cover data‑center expenses, requires data‑center operators to pay all their own power costs, and protects local governments’ ability to regulate data‑center construction and operation. It also creates water‑use reporting requirements and exempts data‑center purchases from certain state taxes. The measure aims to shield South Dakota residents from higher utility bills and resource strain caused by large data facilities.

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