South Dakota SenateSB 135
protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.
Passed 5–4Close
What it does: On the version voted Mar 5, 2026: Requires electric providers to set separate service terms making data centers of 10 megawatts or more reimburse their attributable costs, requires water-use notices before operating, and preserves local authority to regulate data centers. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Do Pass
The tally
Yes 5 · No 4 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Republicans | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Most Republicans voted yes. 3 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Jim MehlhaffR24No
- Randy DeibertR31No
- Steve KolbeckR2No
The full roll (9)
Yes 5
- Carl PerryR3
- Chris KarrR11
- Curt VoightR33
- Kevin JensenR16
- Tom PischkeR25
No 4
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.