South Dakota forData Center Transparency

Do you want more transparency on data center decisions in our community?

We are a non-partisan grassroots community of residents in South Dakota that are concerned about our community. We would like to ensure that the projects that happen here fully reflect the community's goals, rights, peace, and safety.

Why This Matters

Energy Impact

Data centers strain our grid and raise rates for residents.

Water Usage

Cooling systems use millions of gallons competing with farms.

Tax Giveaways

Massive incentives benefit corporations, not taxpayers.

Data Center Facilities

Current and proposed data centers across South Dakota.

Operational Proposed On Hold

Legislative Scorecard

How legislators voted on 11 data center bills in the 2026 session

Data from sdlegislature.gov

Stood with Residents

Consistently supported protective measures

50

Split Record

Mixed voting or sponsored industry-favorable bills

39

Failed to Protect Residents

More opposition than support for protections

13

Voted Against Residents Every Time

Zero protective votes

1

No Recorded Votes

Did not vote on any tracked bills

2

Scoring Methodology

Each legislator is scored based on their votes across 11 data center bills. Protective votes (supporting transparency, environmental review, rate protections) earn points. Votes favoring industry tax breaks subtract points. Sponsoring industry-favorable legislation counts as an additional negative action.

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