update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities.
SB 128 requires data centers (defined as facilities managing electronic data) to notify local water providers about projected water use and implement closed-loop cooling systems that limit net water withdrawal. It prohibits these facilities from exceeding water usage limits after residential and essential public services are allocated, and mandates reduced use during declared water shortages. Data centers must submit quarterly public reports detailing water usage and compliance. The bill directly affects large data center operators in South Dakota, focusing on sustainable water management for this growing sector.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3 S.J. 25
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Introduced
State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 25 Amendment 128B
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 130
upper
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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