South Dakota bills

South Dakota legislators · Data: Open States

State bill data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.

666 bills

• HB 1019 Became law
  revise provisions regarding pesticide laws.
  Feb 26, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-26 H.J. 452
• SB 183 In committee
  modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.
  Feb 26, 2026: Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 4
• HC 8014 Introduced
  honoring the life and legacy of William Long IV.
  Feb 26, 2026: H.J. 463
• SB 115 Passed Senate
  remove the prohibition pertaining to the shooting of mourning doves located within specific areas.
  Feb 26, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 2 H.J. 33
• SB 217 In committee
  make an appropriation for a fire management officer position within the Department of Public Safety.
  Feb 26, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 0 J.J. 36
• HB 1204 In committee
  create the South Dakota school construction fund, provide for the transfer of moneys to the fund, and make an appropriation therefor.
  Feb 26, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 6 J.J. 33
• HB 1201 Became law
  authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs.
  Feb 26, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-26 H.J. 452
• HB 1003 Became law
  amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees.
  Feb 26, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-26 H.J. 452
• SB 174 In committee
  make an appropriation to defray the operational costs of school districts.
  Feb 26, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 3 J.J. 34
• SB 156 Passed Senate
  modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
  Feb 26, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2 H.J. 33
• HB 1073 In committee
  provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.
  Feb 26, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 6 J.J. 37
• SB 206 In committee
  make an appropriation to contract for a study on the length of service award programs for volunteers.
  Feb 26, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 4 J.J. 38
• HB 1213 In committee
  make an appropriation for a statewide educator retention initiative.
  Feb 26, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 15, NAYS 0 J.J. 34
• SB 213 In committee
  create the building opportunity through out-of-school time program and the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund, authorize a new fee, make an appropriation therefor, and transfer moneys to the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund.
  Feb 25, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 6 J.J. 28
• SB 67 Became law
  make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency.
  Feb 25, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 S.J. 392
• HB 1118 Became law
  make an appropriation for the design and construction of an addition to the existing swine wean-to-finish barn at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.
  Feb 25, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 H.J. 438
• SB 63 Became law
  establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation.
  Feb 25, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 S.J. 392
• HB 1293 In committee
  make an appropriation for increasing the benefit amounts of the temporary assistance for needy families program, and to declare an emergency.
  Feb 25, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 0 J.J. 27
• HB 1147 In committee
  make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.
  Feb 25, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 6 J.J. 26
• SJR 501 Adopted
  proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the number of terms an individual may serve as a member of the Legislature.
  Feb 25, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3
• SB 34 Passed Senate
  amend provisions pertaining to conducting a municipal or school district election and to declare an emergency.
  Feb 25, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5
• HB 1150 In committee
  make an appropriation to increase the rate of payment for federally qualified health centers.
  Feb 25, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 0 J.J. 26
• SB 117 Became law
  make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.
  Feb 25, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 S.J. 392
• HB 1043 Became law
  make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.
  Feb 25, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 H.J. 438
• SB 68 Became law
  make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.
  Feb 25, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 S.J. 392
• SCR 605 In committee
  recognizing the significance of the monarch butterfly and encouraging cooperative, voluntary conservation efforts in South Dakota.
  Feb 25, 2026: House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 45, NAYS 20 H.J. 443
• HB 1137 Became law
  make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.
  Feb 25, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 H.J. 438
• SJR 504 Adopted
  proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.
  Feb 25, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2
• SCR 606 In committee
  encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River.
  Feb 25, 2026: House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution as Amended , Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 4 H.J. 443
• HB 1105 In committee
  restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically underserved areas or communities, or in areas with a medically underserved population under federal law.
  Feb 25, 2026: Health and Human Services Tabled , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0 S.J. 21
• SCR 607 In committee
  supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems.
  Feb 25, 2026: House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 57, NAYS 8 H.J. 444
• SJR 502 Adopted
  applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention proposing an amendment to the constitution fixing the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court at one chief justice and eight associate justices.
  Feb 25, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0
• SCR 608 Introduced
  urging collaboration to reduce hunger and food waste in this state under the protections of the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
  Feb 25, 2026: House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution as Amended , Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 9 H.J. 444
• SB 196 In committee
  increase the income limits for a property tax assessment freeze.
  Feb 24, 2026: Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 15, NAYS 18 S.J. 379
• HB 1136 In committee
  make an appropriation for the development of South Dakota.
  Feb 24, 2026: House of Representatives Tabled , Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 3 H.J. 429
• SB 239 In committee
  modify provisions relating to the reinvestment payment program, and relating to the purchasing of goods and services used by projects approved for the reinvestment payment program.
  Feb 24, 2026: Senate Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 17 S.J. 373
• SB 211 In committee
  prohibit certain billing practices by ambulance service providers and establish reimbursement standards for out-of-network emergency medical services.
  Feb 24, 2026: Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 16 S.J. 380
• HB 1308 In committee
  reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.
  Feb 24, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 24, NAYS 42 H.J. 424
• SB 227 Passed Senate
  establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration.
  Feb 24, 2026: Transportation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3
• SC 812 Introduced
  to acknowledge Glenn Muller's distinguished career and congratulate him on his achievements.
  Feb 24, 2026: S.J. 388
• SB 118 In committee
  deposit certain tax revenues into a homeowner tax reduction fund.
  Feb 24, 2026: Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 17 S.J. 375
• SB 205 Passed Senate
  revise registration fees for drones and establish a fund to support drone aviation.
  Feb 24, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 37 H.J. 434
• HB 1113 In committee
  establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program.
  Feb 24, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 45, NAYS 21 H.J. 432
• SB 229 In committee
  require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.
  Feb 23, 2026: Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 18 S.J. 362
• HC 8013 Introduced
  recognizing the Agricultural Issues team of the West Central FFA chapter and celebrating their first-place victory in the state competition and their journey to nationals.
  Feb 23, 2026: H.J. 417
• HB 1168 In committee
  provide a property tax credit for the payment of nonpublic school tuition.
  Feb 23, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3
• HB 1034 Became law
  increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
  Feb 23, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-23 H.J. 400
• SB 210 In committee
  provide that a portion of revenues from wind farms remain with school districts.
  Feb 23, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 2
• SB 216 In committee
  limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings and provide an exception for mill rate limitations on taxing districts.
  Feb 23, 2026: Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 2
• HB 1030 Became law
  amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.
  Feb 23, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-23 H.J. 400