HB 1227 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

increase the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle.

HB 1227 increases the annual registration fee for owners of electric motor vehicles in South Dakota from $50 to $51 (likely a typo for $50, as "fifty one hundred" is inconsistent with standard fee amounts). The fee applies when renewing vehicle registration and must be paid alongside standard license fees, excluding electric motorcycles covered under separate law. All collected fees are deposited into the state highway fund. The bill specifically defines "electric motor vehicle" as noncommercial, battery-rechargeable vehicles meeting federal safety standards.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Signed Feb 26, 2026

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What changed between versions

House Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 20, 2026

MODERATE

This document shows the transition of House Bill 1227 from its House Engrossed version to the Enrolled version, which is the final version signed into law. The bill establishes a new $100 annual fee for owners of electric motor vehicles in South Dakota. The Enrolled version includes the complete legislative text along with official signatures and certification that the bill has been approved by both the House and Senate and signed by the Governor.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains unchanged - it applies to noncommercial electric motor vehicles that meet specific federal safety standards and are eligible for registration in South Dakota. The Enrolled version does not alter the substantive policy but adds official legislative process documentation.

TECHNICAL

Added official Enrolled version formatting including legislative session information (101st Legislative Session), bill number (HB 1227), and year (2026 South Dakota Legislature)

Added certification pages with spaces for signatures from the House Chief Clerk, Speaker of the House, Governor, Senate President, Secretary of the Senate, and Secretary of State

Added filing date information and official attestation blocks to confirm the bill has completed the legislative process

Removed browser compatibility warnings and technical notices that were present in the House Engrossed version but are not part of the final legislative text

Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2026 · House Feb 11, 2026

How they voted

24–10

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 35

Feb 19, 2026

D Democratic3

2 Yea 1 Nay

66% Yea

R Republican32

22 Yea 9 Nay 1

68% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Feb 26, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-26 H.J. 452

executive

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President S.J. 365

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 398

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 24, NAYS 10 S.J. 316

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (24-10-1)

senate

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Transportation Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2 S.J. 15

upper

Feb 12, 2026

Introduced

First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 261

upper

Feb 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 49, NAYS 16 H.J. 300

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Introduced

House of Representatives Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 300 Amendment 1227A

lower

Feb 11, 2026

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (49-16-5)

house

Feb 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Transportation Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1 H.J. 17

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Introduced

First read in House and referred to House Transportation H.J. 180

lower

7 primary · 0 co-sponsors