SB 80 removes electric vehicle charging stations from the definition of "electric utility" under South Dakota law, meaning companies that operate EV charging stations won't be regulated as traditional electric utilities. This change allows EV charging infrastructure to operate with fewer regulatory requirements, potentially making it easier and cheaper for businesses and property owners to install charging stations.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 230
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 181
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 199
Signed by the President S.J. 156
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 1. H.J. 172
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 117
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 95
Commerce and Energy Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0.
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. 58
Casey Crabtree
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Mark Willadsen
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass Amended