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HB 1008 South Dakota House · 2025 Regular Session

include a hybrid facility as a facility to be regulated by the Public Utilities Commission.

HB 1008 amends South Dakota law to classify hybrid energy facilities as facilities regulated by the Public Utilities Commission. This change directly affects utility companies and developers of hybrid power systems, which combine multiple energy sources like solar and wind. The bill requires these facilities to comply with existing utility regulations, including rate-setting and service standards. By expanding the Commission's regulatory authority, the legislation ensures hybrid projects are treated consistently with traditional utility infrastructure.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands regulatory oversight to hybrid energy facilities, promoting renewable energy integration and protecting utility consumers through standardized regulations.85% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Signed Mar 31, 2025
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What changed between versions

House Commerce and Energy Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 6, 2025
MODERATE
This bill adds a new definition for 'hybrid facility' to the state's public utilities regulations and amends provisions related to eminent domain for transmission facilities. The changes expand regulatory oversight to include hybrid energy facilities that combine multiple generation sources, while also clarifying property rights for landowners affected by trans-state transmission lines.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of facilities regulated by the Public Utilities Commission to include hybrid facilities (those combining multiple generation sources) and clarifies eminent domain procedures for trans-state transmission facilities.
DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'hybrid facility' as a facility combining more than one type of generation source with a single interconnection point to the transmission or distribution system.

Modified the definition of 'facility' to explicitly include hybrid facilities alongside existing facility types like AC/DC conversion, energy conversion, solar, transmission, and wind energy facilities.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for utilities to divest farming-capable lands acquired through eminent domain within five years, with provisions for public sale if divestment doesn't occur.

TECHNICAL

Modified the definition of 'siting area' to include hybrid facilities and AC/DC conversion facilities alongside energy conversion facilities.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 5, 2025 · House Jan 28, 2025

How they voted

34–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 35
Mar 5, 2025
D Democratic3
3 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican32
31 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
10
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Mar 31, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 2025-03-31 H.J. 554
executive
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the President S.J. 503
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 488
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 452
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (34-0-1)
senate
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Commerce and Energy Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to S.J. 153
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0 H.J. 135
lower
Jan 28, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (68-0)
house
Jan 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0
lower
Jan 24, 2025
Introduced
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1008A
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 11
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.