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establish a timeline and conditions for consideration of an application to construct a carbon dioxide transmission facility.

This bill extends the decision timeline for carbon dioxide pipeline permits from 12 months to 24 months, giving the state commission more time to review applications. The longer timeline only applies if the pipeline company obtains voluntary easements from at least 90 percent of affected landowners and receives federal pipeline safety certification from the Attorney General.

prohibit a ban of fuel gas appliances used by consumers.

This bill prevents South Dakota state government, local cities and counties, and any other authorities from banning natural gas appliances or gas utility services within the state. It essentially blocks any future rules or laws that would prohibit people from using, buying, or installing gas stoves, furnaces, water heaters, or other fuel gas appliances, or that would stop gas companies from providing service.

require the use of fuel that is thirty percent ethanol by volume by the state motor vehicle pool in certain circumstances.

South Dakota's Department of Transportation must stock 30% ethanol fuel at all state fueling stations and make it available to state vehicles that can use it. State agencies must identify which vehicles in their fleets are compatible with this higher ethanol blend and inform employees to use it when refueling at state stations, or at public stations if it costs less than other fuel options.

subject lithium to severance tax.

South Dakota currently taxes the extraction of energy minerals like coal and oil through a severance tax, but lithium and pegmatite are not included in that tax. This bill adds lithium and pegmatite to the list of energy minerals subject to severance tax, meaning companies that mine these minerals in South Dakota will have to pay the state a tax based on the value of what they extract.

define a commodity for the purpose of qualifying as a common carrier.

This bill exempts companies that transport carbon dioxide through pipelines from being classified as common carriers under South Dakota law. Previously, any pipeline company offering transportation services to the public would automatically be treated as a common carrier subject to state regulation; this bill carves out an exception for CO2 pipelines specifically.

prevent government entities from entering contracts with companies that promote certain economic boycotts.

This bill prevents South Dakota government entities from signing contracts with companies that boycott businesses in fossil fuels, timber, mining, agriculture, firearms manufacturing, or companies that don't meet certain diversity hiring standards or provide abortion and transgender-related services. The law defines "economic boycott" as refusing to do business with these industries or companies for social or political reasons, and bars the state from working with any company that participates in such boycotts. Essentially, South Dakota can no longer contract with businesses that take stands against these specific industries or practices.

make an appropriation to support the South Dakota Small Business Development Center and the South Dakota Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and to declare an emergency.

HB 1118 provides state funding to support the South Dakota Small Business Development Center and the South Dakota Procurement Technical Assistance Center, which help small businesses grow and compete for government contracts. The bill declares an emergency, meaning the funding takes effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard July 1st budget implementation date.

Honoring the families who hosted the 2023 Legislative pages in their homes during the legislative session.

This resolution honors the families who opened their homes to host the 2023 Legislative pages during the legislative session. The bill makes technical updates to state law sections related to legislative operations and page programs, though the primary purpose is to recognize the hospitality these host families provided to student pages working at the Capitol.

prohibit the enactment or implementation of an ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits the use of an energy utility service.

South Dakota counties and cities are prohibited from passing laws or policies that ban the use of electric, natural gas, propane, or other energy utility services. The ban applies to local ordinances, resolutions, and policies—though it doesn't restrict general zoning codes, building regulations, or fire codes as long as they aren't specifically targeting energy services. This prevents municipalities and counties from blocking residents or businesses from connecting to or using these utility services.

To honor and celebrate the life of Cecil Richard Wiarda.

This is a ceremonial resolution honoring Cecil Richard Wiarda and does not change any state law. The document provided contains only legislative journal entries and gubernatorial appointment notifications, not the actual text of SC812. Resolutions like this typically recognize individuals' contributions and accomplishments but have no legal effect.

prohibit the condemnation of private land for certain non-public purposes.

This bill prohibits pipeline companies that operate as common carriers from using eminent domain (the government power to seize private property) to take land for privately owned carbon dioxide pipelines. Companies can still negotiate directly with landowners and pay them for easement rights, but they can no longer force the sale of land through condemnation proceedings for CO2 transport purposes.

revise Public Utilities Commission procedure regarding permits for energy conversion and transmission facilities.

This bill extends the deadline for the Public Utilities Commission to make decisions on energy facility permits from 12 months to 24 months after receiving an application. The bill also changes who can request deadline extensions—allowing any party involved in the case (not just the applicant) to ask the commission for more time.

authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of a year-round rodeo practice facility on the campus of South Dakota State University, together with equipment and furnishings, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

South Dakota State University's Board of Regents is authorized to design and build a year-round rodeo practice facility on campus, including equipment and furnishings. The bill appropriates state funding for this construction project and declares it an emergency measure to allow immediate implementation.