SB 597-FN (2026): relative to utility rate increases to inflation-adjusted thresholds and performance incentive metrics for utilities.
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SB 597-FN (2026)
relative to utility rate increases to inflation-adjusted thresholds and performance incentive metrics for utilities.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- 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 public hearings on January 27, 2026 and February 10, 2026. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 12, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Rep. Thomas Cormen (D - Graf 15)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20)
- Rep. Kat McGhee (D - Hills 35)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 11)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2026, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- February 10, 2026, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- March 12, 2026: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- March 12, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — 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, 09:00 am
- February 10, 2026: Hearing: 02/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
- March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/12/2026, Vote 3-2
- March 12, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 03/12/2026