SB64 requires wind energy facilities in South Dakota to install aircraft detection lighting systems that automatically activate when aircraft are nearby, rather than operating continuously. This change makes wind turbine lighting safer for pilots by reducing unnecessary light exposure while still maintaining required aviation safety measures. The bill applies to new wind energy projects and may affect existing facilities depending on implementation rules.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 732
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 642
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 670
Signed by the President S.J. 618
Senate Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0. S.J. 590
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0. H.J. 577
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 515
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 450
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 1. S.J. 404
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 380
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Failed, YEAS 3, NAYS 4.
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 140
Brock Greenfield
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Lee Qualm
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass