South Dakota bills

South Dakota legislators · Data: Open States

State bill data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.

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• HB 1082 Became law
  establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
  Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 580
• SB 131 Became law
  revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.
  Mar 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550
• SB 240 Became law
  make an appropriation for county rural access infrastructure and to declare an emergency.
  Mar 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 541
• HB 1102 Became law
  reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports.
  Mar 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 571
• SB 197 Became law
  modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.
  Mar 10, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-10 S.J. 514
• HB 1101 Became law
  prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on an individual's status as a living organ donor.
  Mar 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534
• HB 1056 Became law
  require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
  Mar 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 496
• HB 1130 Became law
  amend permissible uses of a school district's capital outlay fund.
  Mar 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 H.J. 496
• SB 93 In committee
  prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.
  Mar 2, 2026: House of Representatives Tabled , Passed, YEAS 37, NAYS 28 H.J. 473
• HB 1035 Became law
  modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.
  Mar 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-02 H.J. 466
• 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
• SC 812 Introduced
  to acknowledge Glenn Muller's distinguished career and congratulate him on his achievements.
  Feb 24, 2026: S.J. 388
• HB 1080 Became law
  allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.
  Feb 23, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-23 H.J. 400
• SB 126 In committee
  increase the amount of value exempt from property taxes under a tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.
  Feb 20, 2026: Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 20 S.J. 342
• HB 1072 In committee
  provide an appropriation for a payment for state employee salaries.
  Feb 19, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 0
• SB 6 In committee
  reduce the duration of an individual's reemployment benefits.
  Feb 19, 2026: Commerce and Energy Tabled , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0
• HB 1064 Became law
  provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.
  Feb 17, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-17 H.J. 326
• HC 8010 Introduced
  honoring James Hanssen, a member of the Bridgewater-Emery School District Board of Education, on his forty years of school board service.
  Feb 17, 2026: H.J. 343
• SB 12 Became law
  provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.
  Feb 11, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-11 S.J. 240
• SB 2 Became law
  provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.
  Feb 11, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-11 S.J. 240
• HCR 6009 In committee
  urging Congress to repeal the estate tax.
  Feb 10, 2026: Taxation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0 H.J. 7
• SB 201 In committee
  authorize the use of a drone for the location and recovery of mortally wounded deer and elk and to provide a penalty therefor.
  Feb 5, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1 S.J. 12
• SC 806 Introduced
  commending and honoring the 2025-2026 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: David Olson, Meade, Middle School Principal; Kendra Becker, Redfield, Secondary School Principal; Richie Hutchinson, Sioux Falls, Assistant Middle School Principal; and Kay Bass, Harrisburg, Assistant Secondary School Principal.
  Feb 3, 2026: S.J. 172
• SC 805 Introduced
  commending and honoring the 2024-2025 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Watertown, School Superintendent; Bo Beck, Aberdeen, Middle School Principal; Connie Alspach, Dupree, School Business Official; Jay Swatek, Tea, Elementary School Principal; Kelly Messmer, Harding County, Secondary School Principal; Sherri Nelson, Brandon Valley, Curriculum Leader; and Monica Waltman, Douglas, Director of Special Education.
  Feb 3, 2026: S.J. 172
• SCR 602 Introduced
  celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
  Jan 29, 2026: House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0 H.J. 174
• SC 802 Introduced
  celebrating and honoring Tabor Czech Days annual festivities on the occasion of its seventy-seventh anniversary.
  Jan 29, 2026: S.J. 148
• HC 8002 Introduced
  celebrating the Harrisburg Tigers as the 2025 Class AA state gymnastics champions.
  Jan 27, 2026: H.J. 157
• SC 801 Introduced
  honoring Madisen Younie of Rapid City, South Dakota Girls State Governor, and Brody Tynan of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Boys State Governor, and the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their sponsorship and coordination of the Girls State and Boys State programs.
  Jan 26, 2026: S.J. 116
• HCR 6002 Introduced
  honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.
  Jan 26, 2026: Senate Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 2 S.J. 110
• HC 8001 Introduced
  recognizing National FFA week.
  Jan 21, 2026: H.J. 107