South Dakota is updating its state law to match current federal pipeline safety regulations that the Public Utilities Commission follows when inspecting gas pipelines. The bill makes technical corrections to how the state defines key terms like "emergency release," "gas," and "gas pipeline facilities" to ensure consistency with federal standards. This keeps South Dakota's pipeline safety rules aligned with federal requirements without changing the actual safety standards or inspection procedures.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 562
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 520
Signed by the President S.J. 470
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 492
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 426
Commerce and Energy Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 75
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0. H.J. 53
Commerce and Energy Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 1
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 11
Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass
Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass