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South Dakota SB235

South Dakota SB235 is in committee.

This South Dakota bill aims to shield residents from higher utility bills and power shortages caused by data centers by giving regulators clearer authority to oversee them. It also updates rules around what goods and services data centers are allowed to purchase.

Recorded sponsor: Casey Crabtree.

Official title

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.

Bill details

Stage
In committee
Policy area
Data Centers
Party origin
Republican
Sponsor
Casey Crabtree
Last updated

Focus areas

Topics this bill touches, used to group it with related legislation.

  • Grid Capacity
  • Energy Rates
  • Water Infrastructure
  • Local Control

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How would South Dakota SB235 change data-center development in South Dakota?

Records current as of . The bill text and legislative history are linked below.