SB 193 South Dakota Senate · 2026 Regular Session

clarify the definition of backup electric generation.

SB 193 clarifies the definition of "backup electric generation" in South Dakota law, specifically defining it as temporary, grid-isolated power used only when primary electricity sources fail. This definition directly affects electric utilities, the Public Utilities Commission (referred to as "Commission" in the bill), and regulatory processes for energy facilities. The key mechanism is amending Section 49-41B-2(3) to explicitly state that backup generation is not interconnected with the grid and serves as a temporary replacement for primary power. This change ensures regulatory clarity for the Commission when reviewing facility permits and expansions. The bill does not alter existing requirements but provides a clear standard for future regulatory decisions.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Feb 23, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
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Committee
2
Amendments
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Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Intent to reconsider , Passed, S.J. 364
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Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 17 S.J. 363
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Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Senate Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 363 Amendment 193C
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 17 S.J. 355
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Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Intent to reconsider , Passed, S.J. 344
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Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Commerce and Energy Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 138
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Casey Crabtree
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