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promote pipeline construction and fiscal responsibility by establishing a fund, to authorize a special fee for extraordinary expenses, to make a continuous appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

SB190 creates a new fund to cover extraordinary expenses related to pipeline construction and establishes a special fee to pay for it, with the money automatically appropriated each year without needing separate legislative approval. The bill declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard July 1 date.

authorize certain wind and solar easements and leases by the commissioner of School and Public Lands.

This bill allows the School and Public Lands Commissioner to enter into wind and solar energy easements and leases on state-owned land, expanding the types of agreements the commissioner can make with energy developers. Previously, the commissioner's leasing authority was limited to traditional uses like grazing and mineral extraction, so this change opens up renewable energy development as a new revenue source for public lands. The bill lets the state generate income from wind and solar projects on school trust lands without selling the land itself.

Supporting the Governor's efforts to fuel the state fleet with premium E-30 fuel.

HCR1001 is a resolution expressing the legislature's support for the Governor's plan to use premium E-30 fuel (a blend of 30% ethanol and 70% gasoline) in state government vehicles. This is not a change to existing law, but rather a statement of legislative support for an executive branch initiative to use a higher ethanol blend in the state fleet.

establish certain provisions regarding financial security for the decommissioning of wind turbines.

SB16 requires wind turbine owners to post financial security (like a bond or escrow account) to ensure they have money available to pay for removing and disposing of turbines when they reach the end of their useful life. This new requirement protects South Dakota from being left with abandoned turbines and ensures landowners aren't stuck paying decommissioning costs if a wind company goes out of business.

revise provisions regarding minimum demand of electric service.

SB81 revises how electric utilities can set minimum charges for customers who use very little electricity, allowing utilities more flexibility in designing their rate structures. The bill modifies the existing rules that govern what utilities can charge as a baseline demand requirement, potentially allowing them to adjust these minimums based on factors like the type of customer or their usage patterns. This gives utilities greater authority to structure their pricing while potentially affecting how small-use customers are charged for electric service.

revise provisions regarding rule-making authority to establish certain fuel standards.

SB 94 removes the state's authority to set fuel standards that go beyond federal requirements, preventing South Dakota from adopting stricter emissions or fuel quality rules on its own. This change limits state regulators' ability to establish environmental rules independently and aligns the state more closely with federal fuel standards.