HB1049

Protect electric infrastructure in this state.

Complete·3/12/26

South Dakota HB1049 protects electric infrastructure by restricting prohibited persons from controlling or owning electric facilities.

South Dakota HB1049 adds a new chapter to title 49, defining terms such as "electric facility" and "prohibited person." It prohibits prohibited persons from controlling, operating, or owning electric facilities. The Public Utilities Commission can investigate alleged violations, bring actions to enforce forfeiture or divestiture, and recover attorney fees and costs. Prohibited persons must divest any acquired interests within one year. Any agreements granting prohibited persons control of electric facilities are unenforceable.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce and Energy Hearing

Jan 16

12:00 AM

House Commerce and Energy Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

Mar 5

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 05, 2026 H.J. 520

Mar 4

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 470