State Bills: South Dakota

South Dakota SB175 requires proof of citizenship, emergency

South Dakota SB175 requires proof of citizenship, emergency

Juvenile Weapons Offenses - Court Authority to Commit to DOC

South Dakota Governor signed SB179 into law on March 30, 2026, granting courts authority to commit juveniles adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections. The bill passed the Senate 28-6 and House 42-25 after committee review. This expands dispositional options available to juvenile courts for weapons-related offenses.

Revises Housing Infrastructure Fund Loan Criteria

South Dakota Governor signed SB204 into law on March 30, 2026. The bill revises certain criteria for loans issued through the South Dakota Housing Infrastructure Fund. The legislation passed with bipartisan sponsorship and underwent multiple amendments in both chambers before final passage.

Voter Registration File Publication Amendments

South Dakota Governor signed SB214 into law on March 30, 2026. The bill amends provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file. Sponsored by Representatives Heather Baxter, Sue Lucas-Peterson, and Senator Tom Pischke, the legislation passed with Senate concurrence (34-0) following House passage (36-30).

State Aircraft Consultation Requirement

South Dakota enacted SB219 requiring state agencies to consult with the Aeronautics Commission before purchasing, transferring, or disposing of state-owned aircraft. The bill was signed by Governor Kristi Noem on March 30, 2026, and passed with strong bipartisan support in both chambers. This establishes a new procedural requirement for state aircraft transactions.

South Dakota Nicotine Retail Sale Regulation

South Dakota Governor signed SB221 into law on March 30, 2026, establishing new regulations for the retail sale of nicotine products including electronic smoking devices. The bill passed with substantial legislative support through multiple amendments in both chambers. The law includes penalty provisions for violations and contains a delayed effective date provision.

South Dakota SB222 water projects appropriation, emergency clause

South Dakota SB222 water projects appropriation, emergency clause

Water Infrastructure Development Fund for Rural Water Projects

South Dakota Legislature passed SB231, creating the Water Infrastructure Development Fund to provide grants and loans for rural water projects. The bill includes an emergency clause and was signed by Governor Kristi Noem on March 30, 2026. The fund is administered through the state and supports water infrastructure development in rural areas.

Creates homeowner property tax reduction fund

South Dakota enacted SB245 to create the Homeowner Property Tax Reduction Fund, establishing a dedicated fund mechanism to provide property tax relief to homeowners in the state. The bill authorizes the transfer of moneys into this new fund, which will be administered by state and local government agencies.