South Dakota would stop allowing new hyperscale data centers (large facilities that use 50 megawatts or more of electricity) to be built or expanded within the state for one year, through June 30, 2027. This pause also prevents smaller data centers from expanding in a way that would push them into the hyperscale category. The moratorium effectively freezes new investment in these large computing facilities while the state presumably considers whether additional regulations are needed.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
State Affairs Tabled Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3. S.J. 27
State Affairs Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 3, NAYS 5. S.J. 27
State Affairs Motion to amend S.J. 27
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 199
First Reading Senate S.J. 180
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. SD-034
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-033
Do Pass Amended
Tabled
Do Pass Amended