SB 25·SD·senate
update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Commerce and Energy
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Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04
Mar 4, 2026
Summary
The bill updates South Dakota’s permit process for energy conversion and transmission facilities. It obligates utilities to post on‑site signs notifying the public and establishes a local review committee made up of tribal, school, county, municipal leaders and a utility representative. The changes aim to give communities more information and a formal role in assessing project impacts.
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