SB 14 creates a legal definition of what counts as a "solar energy facility" in South Dakota and sets up new rules for how local governments must handle permits for solar projects. The bill establishes standards that cities and counties must follow when approving or denying solar permits, ensuring that solar developers have clearer pathways to get their projects approved. This addresses a gap in state law where solar facilities weren't previously defined in a consistent way.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Senate Delivered veto sustained to the Secretary of State S.J. 328
Senate Veto override Failed, YEAS 1, NAYS 30. S.J. 315
Senate Vetoed by the Governor S.J. 270
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 246
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 273
Signed by the President S.J. 220
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 4. H.J. 239
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 226
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4. H.J. 180
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 146
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 3. S.J. 129
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 108
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1. S.J. 96
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 23
Veto override
Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass
Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass