South Dakota raises the annual registration fee for electric motor vehicles to one hundred dollars

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

Last action · February 26, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Keri Weems and 6 others

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What This Bill Does

South Dakota enacted House Bill 1227 to increase the mandatory annual registration fee for noncommercial s to one hundred dollars, with revenues directed to the state highway fund.

Why it matters

Owners of qualifying s face a higher annual registration fee paid at the time of yearly vehicle licensing.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Electric motor vehicle owners

Owners must pay a one-hundred-dollar annual fee at the time of vehicle registration.

Directly affected

State highway fund

The fund receives all revenue generated from the electric vehicle annual fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the annual fee for an electric motor vehicle in South Dakota?

The annual fee is one hundred dollars, paid at the time of annual vehicle registration.

Where do the collected electric vehicle fees go?

The fees received under this section are deposited into the state highway fund.

Are electric motorcycles subject to this fee?

No, the fee does not apply to any motorcycle propelled by an electric motor if its license fee is paid pursuant to § 32-5-9.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

13 actions

Feb 26, 2026HouseEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
Feb 24, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to the Governor
Feb 23, 2026Senate
Signed by the President
Feb 20, 2026House
Signed by the Speaker
Feb 19, 2026SenateCommittee
Do Pass Amended
Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
Do Pass

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Feb 18, 2026Senate
Scheduled for hearing
Feb 12, 2026SenateIntroduced
First read in Senate and referred to
Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee
Do Pass Amended
Feb 11, 2026House
Motion to amend
Feb 10, 2026HouseCommittee
Do Pass
Feb 10, 2026House
Scheduled for hearing
Jan 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
First read in House and referred to

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