South Dakota homeowners can now install electric wiring without a license on up to two accessory structures (like sheds or garages) in addition to their main residence, as well as on any private non-commercial property they own. The bill expands the previous rule that only allowed unlicensed electrical work on a person's residence itself, and it requires that larger electrical installations over 60 amperes still be inspected and permitted regardless of who does the work.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 482
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 422
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 407
Signed by the President S.J. 405
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 2. H.J. 379
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 216
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 0. S.J. 203
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. 76
Ernie Otten
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Herman Otten
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass Amended