SB 156SenateSession 2026Updated Feb 26, 2026
modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.Latest action: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2 H.J. 33
SB 183SenateSession 2026Updated Feb 26, 2026
modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.Latest action: Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 4
HB 1043HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 25, 2026
make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 H.J. 438
HB 1118HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 25, 2026
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.Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 H.J. 438
HB 1137HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 25, 2026
make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 H.J. 438
HB 1147HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 25, 2026
make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.Latest action: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 6 J.J. 26
SB 117SenateSession 2026Updated Feb 25, 2026
make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 S.J. 392
SB 67SenateSession 2026Updated Feb 25, 2026
make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency.Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 S.J. 392
SB 68SenateSession 2026Updated Feb 25, 2026
make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 S.J. 392
SCR 606SenateSession 2026Updated Feb 25, 2026
encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River.Latest action: House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution as Amended , Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 4 H.J. 443
SCR 608SenateSession 2026Updated Feb 25, 2026
urging collaboration to reduce hunger and food waste in this state under the protections of the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.Latest action: House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution as Amended , Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 9 H.J. 444
SJR 504SenateSession 2026Updated Feb 25, 2026
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.Latest action: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2
SB 118SenateSession 2026Updated Feb 24, 2026
deposit certain tax revenues into a homeowner tax reduction fund.Latest action: Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 17 S.J. 375
HB 1020HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 23, 2026
increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency.Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-23 H.J. 400
HB 1030HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 23, 2026
amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-23 H.J. 400
HB 1034HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 23, 2026
increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-23 H.J. 400
HB 1080HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 23, 2026
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.Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-23 H.J. 400
HB 1230HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 23, 2026
modify requirements for payment of the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fee.Latest action: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 36 H.J. 414
SB 193SenateSession 2026Updated Feb 23, 2026
clarify the definition of backup electric generation.Latest action: Intent to reconsider , Passed, S.J. 364
Public Utilities and Carriers
SB 54SenateSession 2026Updated Feb 23, 2026
revise the conditions for in-service distributions from the South Dakota deferred compensation plan.Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-23 S.J. 350
HB 1246HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 20, 2026
prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.Latest action: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 37 H.J. 391
HB 1284HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 20, 2026
provide that an alcoholic beverage may be carried and consumed in enterprises connected to and in the same building as a bar or lounge.Latest action: Commerce and Energy Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0
Alcoholic Beverages
HB 1317HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 20, 2026
eliminate a limit on the accumulation of the unused index factor for property taxation.Latest action: Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 33 H.J. 386
HCR 6016HouseSession 2026Updated Feb 20, 2026
supporting reform of the beef checkoff program.Latest action: House of Representatives Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 34 H.J. 385
SB 150SenateSession 2026Updated Feb 19, 2026
exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.Latest action: Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 15, NAYS 19 S.J. 312