Data center restrictions earn lawmaker endorsement as fight continues over tax incentives

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 1,225

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Body Text Preview

South Dakota legislative committees vetted nine data center bills on Wednesday at the Capitol, leaving three of the bills standing at the end of the day.

The legislation that passed muster was:

Senate Bill 135, dubbed the “Data Center Bill of Rights for Citizens,” which would set protections for utility ratepayers and resources in law while also banning tax exemptions for data centers.
Senate Bill 239, which would expand an existing sales …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Email Us