SB 537 (2026): repealing the authorization for the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation.
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SB 537 (2026)
repealing the authorization for the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2026 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2026, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- March 12, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 12, 2026, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- January 27, 2026: Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am
- March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 03/12/2026