2026 Legislative Calendar Link: 
     https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/documents/284593.pdf 

2026 LEGISLATIVE SCHEDULE

The legislature starts on Tuesday the 13th of January, 2026 and ends March 12th, 2026 except for Veto Day on March 30th, 2026.  All draft bills are due at the LRC on February 3rd. February 4th is the last day for individuals to introduce bills. On Monday February 23rd bills must be reported out of committees. On February 24th, all not-appropriations bills must pass the house of origin.  Monday March 9th is last day to pass out of second house

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BILL REVIEW SERVICES 2026

SD LRC’s 2026 Bills List:    https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bills/71

SD LRC – “Bill Status Report”– All bills are listed and what has happened to them thus far is noted. It is refreshed at the end of each legislative day:  https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/BillStatus/71

SD LRC – Bill Subject Reports (you can find bills that match subjects – such as look up “Mining’ or  “Game, Fish & Parks” or “Wind Energy”) – https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/SubjectIndex/71

 SD LRC – MyLRC – Create your own list of bills & SD-LRC will track them for you & send you e-mail notices as they progress  through the session – https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/

 Links to other bill tracking services

Dakota Rural Actions’s  https://www.dakotarural.org/our-work/legislature/ ,  They have a spread sheet updated daily I think – some environmental bills and lots of “good government” bills listed.

SD Wildlife Federation  https://sdwfcamo.net/ – they issue reports at the end of the week 

SD Game, Fish & Parks Bill Tracking List – https://gfp.sd.gov/legislative-updates/ – lists bills they watch

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Scroll down for our bill tracking list.

Our bill tracking list normally divides bills into environmental and “good government” bills. It further divides those into active bills and finalized bills (dead or sent to Governor)

 

PHAS 2026  BILL TRACKING

Some environmental bills we will be supporting or watching

1) We were supporting a bill to stop the Nest Predator  Bounty Program, Sen Tim Reed was prime sponsor  >>> SB 148 terminate bounty payments for the control of nest predation.     https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26987     Sponsors: Senator Reed (prime) and Representative Gosch (prime)   DEAD as of 2/12/26

HISTORY 

 Hearing Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources on Tuesday 2/12/26 at 10 am. Hearing was continued from Tuesday till Thursday, as the vote on the motion to kill the bill was 3 to 3, so it went nowhere, Brandon Wipf was absent and could break the tie.   Duhamel, Voight and Piske voted with us.  Voight allegedly voted with us because he wanted delay until Wipf could attend.   Nelson, Marty and Davis voted against us.    

Pischke has since created a draft of an “unfriendly”, “hog-house” amendment to  continue bounties for children but not adults and reduce the total yearly expenditure to $250,000. This means lying to children and putting the legislature’s stamp of approval on SDGFP’s lies. Bounties don’t work – the NPBP enables pointless killing of predators. It is scientifically proven. We do not consider this a compromise version of SB 148 and should the bill be so hog-housed,  we will oppose it.

  The senators voted to kill the bill (Move to the 41st day). They did not put the amendment up for a vote, they did not attempt a resolution. They said they would send a letter to the SDGFP Commission, saying they wanted more focus on children during the NPBP. Kirschenmann (GFP) promised the Commission would discuss the Nest Predator Bounty program at their March meeting. At least some legislators thought the Commissions  would make changes in March or soon after. This may be a delusion, as the Commission approved by Resolution the NPBP for 4 years in Jan 2023. . 

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2) We were supporting 4 bills to reform SD Sand, Gravel and Construction Aggregate Mining Chapter (Chapter 45-6) –

HISTORY ON MINING BILLS 2/12/26

We will be studying SB 188 https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26861 which would increases notice before sand/gravel mining start up.  DEAD as of 2/12/26 Chapter 45-6 has the laws that govern sand/gravel and construction aggregate mining. However while the bill gives us  more notice before mining starts, it does not change the existing law to now give the public options to comment on proposed mines or new mine sites before they are licensed nor does it give us contested case hearing rights. . It does not improve the very poor environmental regulations in Chapter 45-6.  Thus it just gives us more warning that a new mine is coming, but that warning is after the  new mine has been licensed and grandfathered in – any changes will be challenged by mining companies as “regulartory takings” and we can do not much of anything to mitigate the threat.  HBs 1288, and 1273 and 1287, all improve the regulation of sand, gravel and construction aggregrate mines and give the public more tools to protect their neighborhoods and the environment from adverse impacts of the mines before they are licensed/permitted. 

We are thus confused by SB 188, we support it, as more notice is always nice, but the bill could be much better designed and structured 

 PHAS  supports HB 1288 https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/301091.pdf

which gives counties authority to have ordinances governing  sand/gravel mining.  PHAS supports this bill.

here is another bill HB 1287 , https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26765 about moving sand/gravel/limestone mining that requires blasting from Chapter 45-6 to 45-6b. PHAS will support this bill.

and HB1273 – https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26781, which puts sand/gravel & pegmatite mining into Chapter 45-6B (Hard Rock mining chapter) and deletes chapter 45-6. Basically, the bill removes the section of the laws that treat mining for sand, gravel, lithium, limestone, etc., differently from other mining. It makes sure that all mining gets similar treatment, including:

• Public notice of planned mining proposals.
• The opportunity for public comment and hearings.
• Pre-permit environmental review and reclamation plan.
• Protection of cultural resources, communities, and special places.
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 Black Hills Clean Water Alliance & PHAS support this bill.

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3 We will be studying bills on controlled burns (HB 1001)  – It seems to be zooming through. We will study several  bills requiring hunting &/or fishing guides to have licenses (SB 16, SB 160 and HB 1122). Two guide bills have died, SB 160 is still alive.   We support SB 160 —  we  believe licensing of hunting/fishing guides is needed in SD. 

4) We would have supported the bill to give Tribal folks free admission to state parks- HB 1195, but it was withdrawn at request of prime sponsor.

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SOME OF THE BELOW URLs WORK IN SOME CONTEXTS, BUT THEY DON’T WORK FROM THIS WORD PRESS BROWSER. I WILL HAVE TO REDO THEM –  02/07/2026, I HAVE BEEN SLOWING REPLACING THE URLs.

Bill tracking by PHAS – last full review was done Saturday  2/7/26 , 

BILL TRACKING ORGANIZATION  on 2/7/26:

1. ENVIRONMENTAL BILLS – HOUSE
   • ACTIVE (10 bills still in play)
   • FINALIZED (8 bills – delivered to Governor, dead, or tabled)
2. ENVIRONMENTAL BILLS – SENATE
   • ACTIVE (11 bills still in play)
   • FINALIZED (6 bills – delivered to Governor, dead, withdrawn, or tabled)
3. GOOD GOVERNMENT BILLS – HOUSE
   • ACTIVE (2 bills still in play)
   • FINALIZED (2 bills – both dead/failed)
4. GOOD GOVERNMENT BILLS – SENATE
   • ACTIVE (6 bills still in play)
   • FINALIZED (10 bills – signed into law, passed both houses, or dead)
5. GOOD GOVERNMENT RESOLUTIONS
   • ACTIVE (1 resolution – HJR 5001)
   • FINALIZED (1 resolution – HCR 6003 passed both chambers)

ENVIRONMENTAL BILLS – HOUSE 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BILLS – HOUSE

ACTIVE

 

HB 1001 – Prescribed burning of state-owned land by adjoining landowners.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26699

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

02/05/26 Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0 (UNANIMOUS – zooming through)

 floor vote (House) on 2/9/26, 

 

HB 1019 – Remove knowledge and intent from certain pesticide violations.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26682

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources → Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources

02/02/26 House Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 2 (LOPSIDED – zooming through)

02/03/26 Sent to Senate, referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources

 

HB 1038 – Allow PUC to assess actual costs to large new customers.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=HB1038

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House Commerce & Energy → Senate Commerce & Energy

01/28/26 House Commerce Do Pass Amended, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 (UNANIMOUS)

02/02/26 House Do Pass Amended, YEAS 60, NAYS 5 (LOPSIDED – zooming through)

02/03/26 Sent to Senate, referred to Senate Commerce & Energy

 

HB 1156 – Extend each waterfowl hunting season for veterans and active duty personnel.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26861

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House Military and Veterans Affairs

Hearing scheduled: 02/09/26

 

HB 1173 – Require an environmental impact statement for certain PUC permits.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27024

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House Commerce & Energy

02/04/26 Motion to amend, Passed. Amendment 1173A

02/04/26 Deferred to another day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 6

 

 

HB 1227 – Increase annual fee on electric motor vehicles.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26979

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House Transportation

Hearing scheduled: 02/10/26

 

 

HB 1287 require an alternate approval process for an operation that extracts materials by the use of explosives.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26765

Committee: House Agriculture and Natural Resources

Moves to Floor vote on 2/17/26

 

HB 1288 – Modify the authority of a political subdivision to adopt mining ordinances.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27266

PHAS position: PHAS supports the bill

Committee: House Agriculture and Natural Resources

Hearing scheduled 2/17/26

 

HOUSE FINALIZED –ENVIRONMENT

 

HB 1002 – Revise daily meal allowance for wildland fire employees.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26700

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: PASSED BOTH HOUSES

House: Passed 66-1 (LOPSIDED)

Senate: Passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS)

02/06/26 Signed by Speaker of the House

 

HB 1005 – Sales and use tax exemption for data center operations.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=HB1005

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House State Affairs

STATUS: DEAD – Deferred to 41st legislative day

02/04/26 Deferred to 41st day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3

 

HB 1021 – Authorize demolition of buildings at the State Fairgrounds.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=HB1021

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

House: Passed 65-0 (UNANIMOUS)

Senate: Passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS)

02/05/26 Delivered to the Governor

 

HB 1047 – Appropriation for construction at Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=HB1047

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

House: Passed 58-7 (LOPSIDED)

Senate: Passed 33-1 (LOPSIDED)

02/05/26 Delivered to the Governor

 

HB 1052 – Transfer of surplus GFP land to Spearfish Canyon Foundation.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26868

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

House: Passed 60-9 (LOPSIDED)

Senate: Passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS)

02/05/26 Delivered to the Governor

 

HB 1071 – Establish a ten-year boat registration for owners of certain boats.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26802

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House Transportation

STATUS: DEAD – Deferred to 41st legislative day

01/27/26 Deferred to 41st day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 1

 

HB 1122 – Provide for the licensure of certain fishing guides, and to provide a penalty therefor.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26847

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

STATUS: DEAD – Deferred to 41st legislative day

02/05/26 Deferred to 41st day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3

 

HB 1157 – Establish a task force for the purpose of studying aquatic invasive species infestations, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26555

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

STATUS: DEAD – Deferred to 41st legislative day

02/03/26 Deferred to 41st day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4

 

HB 1195 – Provide free admission to state parks and recreation areas for residents enrolled as members of Indian tribes.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27080

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House Agriculture and Natural Resources

01/29/26 Referred to committee. Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor. 

HB 1273 – Revise certain mining statutes.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26781

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill, may support, BH-CLWA supports

Committee: House Agriculture and Natural Resources

02/04/26 Referred to committee. Bill Dead as of 2/12/26

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BILLS – SENATE

ACTIVE

 

SB 36 – Authorize utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26857

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate Commerce and Energy → House Commerce and Energy

Senate Commerce Do Pass Amended, YEAS 6, NAYS 3

01/30/26 Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 4 (LOPSIDED)

02/02/26 Sent to House, referred to House Commerce & Energy

 

SB 37 – Appropriations for water and environmental purposes.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB37

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Joint Committee on Appropriations

01/21/26 Referred to Joint Appropriations. No update as of 2/6/26

 

SB 67 – Appropriation for emergency and disaster costs.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB67

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Joint Committee on Appropriations

01/21/26 Referred to Joint Appropriations

Hearing scheduled: 02/09/26

 

SB 68 – Make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26695

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Joint Committee on Appropriations

01/21/26 Referred to Joint Appropriations

Hearing scheduled: 02/09/26

 

SB 71 – Waiver of sovereign immunity related to federal environmental law.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB71

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate State Affairs → House Transportation

01/27/26 Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2 (LOPSIDED)

01/27/26 Sent to House, referred to House Transportation

 

SB 115 – Remove the prohibition pertaining to the shooting of mourning doves located within specific areas.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26431

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources → House Agriculture & Natural Resources

01/30/26 Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 19, NAYS 15 (CLOSE – controversial)

02/03/26 Sent to House, referred to House Agriculture & Natural Resources

 

SB 135 – Regulate data centers to protect residents from utility impacts.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB135

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate State Affairs

01/27/26 Referred to Senate State Affairs. No hearing scheduled as of 2/6/26

 

 

SB 160 – Require registration of fishing guides.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26725

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources

01/29/26 Referred to committee. No hearing scheduled as of 2/11/26

 

SB 188 – Revise public notice requirements for new sand, gravel, and construction aggregate mines.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26861

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill, but will likely support

Committee: Senate Commerce & Energy

Hearing scheduled: 02/12/26

 

SB 193 – Clarify definition of backup electric generation.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB193

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate Commerce & Energy

01/29/26 Referred to committee. No hearing scheduled as of 2/6/26

 

SENATE FINALIZED – ENVIRONMENT

 

SB 7 – Modify the tax rate on gold severed in this state.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26716

PHAS position: PHAS supports this bill

Committee: Senate Taxation

STATUS: DEAD – Deferred to 41st legislative day

01/21/26 Deferred to 41st day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0

 

SB 16 – Licensure of fishing guides, hunting guides, and outfitters.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB16

PHAS position: PHAS supports this bill

STATUS: WITHDRAWN

01/20/26 Withdrawn at request of Prime Sponsor

 

SB 38 – Modify annual fee imposed on certain CAFOs.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26683

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

Senate: Passed 28-4 (LOPSIDED)

House: Passed 50-15 (LOPSIDED)

02/05/26 Delivered to the Governor

 

SB 103 – Address the assumption of risk by an individual present at a shooting range.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26879

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate Judiciary

STATUS: DEAD – Deferred to 41st legislative day

01/29/26 Deferred to 41st day, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1

SB 148 – Terminate bounty payments for the control of nest predation.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26987

PHAS position: PHAS supports bill

Committee: Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources

Hearing scheduled: 02/10/26 at 10:00 AM, hearing continued to Thursday,

A motion to move bill to 41st day got a 3 to 3 vote, thus nothing could happen, no majority opinion

They continued it to their Thursday meeting, Sen Wipf was absent, he can break the tie.

An “unfriendly”/”hog-house” type amendment was being proposed about limiting the bounty program to just minors., but did not move. The Bill is DEAD as of 2/12/26

 

SB 201 – Authorize drone use to recover wounded deer and elk.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27173

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources

STATUS: DEAD – Deferred to 41st legislative day

02/05/26 Deferred to 41st day, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1

 

SB 202 – Require vehicle owners to pay costs for removing vehicles from bodies of water.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27167

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate Transportation

STATUS: DEAD – Tabled

02/06/26 Tabled, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0

 

GOOD GOVERNMENT BILLS – HOUSE

ACTIVE

 

HB 1232 – Establish principles for agencies when policies have direct tribal implications.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27127

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House State Affairs

Hearing scheduled: 02/06/26 and 02/09/26

 

HB 1234 – Revise procedural requirements for subpoenas in contested cases.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27216

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House Judiciary

Hearing scheduled: 02/09/26

 

HOUSE FINALIZED – GOOD GOVERNMENT

 

HB 1004 – Authorize recall of county commissioners.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26701

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: House Local Government

STATUS: DEAD – Failed on House floor

01/27/26 House of Representatives Failed, YEAS 29, NAYS 37 (CLOSE – controversial)

 

HB 1087 – Prohibit the use of paid petition circulators.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=HB1087

PHAS position: PHAS opposed

Committee: House State Affairs

STATUS: DEAD – Failed on House floor

01/27/26 House of Representatives Failed, YEAS 28, NAYS 38 (CLOSE – controversial)

 

GOOD GOVERNMENT BILLS – SENATE

ACTIVE

 

SB 93 – Prohibit certain state officers from employment by contract recipients.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26908

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate State Affairs → House State Affairs

01/27/26 Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 (UNANIMOUS)

01/29/26 Sent to House, referred to House State Affairs

 

SB 101 – Amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26953

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate State Affairs → House State Affairs

01/27/26 Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 (UNANIMOUS)

01/29/26 Sent to House, referred to House State Affairs

 

SB 114 – Provide for publication of ballot images and cast vote record.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27007

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate State Affairs → House State Affairs

02/02/26 Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 (UNANIMOUS)

02/03/26 Sent to House, referred to House State Affairs

 

SB 175 – Require proof of citizenship when registering to vote.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27075

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate State Affairs

01/29/26 Referred to committee. No hearing scheduled as of 2/6/26

 

SB 177 – Clarify requirements for marking optical scan ballots.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB177

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate State Affairs

02/06/26 Motion to amend, Passed. Amendment 177C

02/06/26 Senate State Affairs Do Pass Amended, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 (UNANIMOUS)

Certified uncontested, placed on consent

 

SB 183 – Modify public notice prior to excess tax levy.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB183

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate Taxation

01/29/26 Referred to committee. No hearing scheduled as of 2/6/26

 

SENATE FINALIZED – GOOD GOVERNMENT

 

SB 5 – Require disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB5

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: SIGNED INTO LAW

Senate: Passed 32-0 (UNANIMOUS)

House: Passed 64-1 (LOPSIDED)

02/06/26 Signed by the Governor

 

SB 33 – Modify the number of signatures required on certain election-related petitions.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26617

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

Committee: Senate State Affairs

STATUS: DEAD – Deferred to 41st legislative day

02/02/26 Deferred to 41st day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1

 

SB 46 – Modify the requirements for open meeting agendas.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB46

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: PASSED BOTH HOUSES – Awaiting Governor signature

Senate: Passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS)

House: Passed 69-0 (UNANIMOUS)

02/05/26 Signed by President; 02/06/26 Signed by Speaker

 

SB 47 – Revise the requirements for executive sessions and closed meetings.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26691

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: PASSED BOTH HOUSES – Awaiting Governor signature

Senate: Passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS)

House: Passed 69-0 (UNANIMOUS)

02/05/26 Signed by President; 02/06/26 Signed by Speaker

 

SB 48 – Clarify that official open meeting agenda must be posted online 72 hours before meeting.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26692

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: PASSED BOTH HOUSES – Awaiting Governor signature

Senate: Passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS)

House: Passed 69-0 (UNANIMOUS)

02/05/26 Signed by President; 02/06/26 Signed by Speaker

 

SB 56 – Require agencies to publish permanent rules and forms online.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB56

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: SIGNED INTO LAW

Senate: Passed 32-0 (UNANIMOUS)

House: Passed 65-0 (UNANIMOUS)

02/06/26 Signed by the Governor

 

SB 57 – Clarify agency financial disclosure timing in rulemaking.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB57

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: SIGNED INTO LAW

Senate: Passed 33-0 (UNANIMOUS)

House: Passed 66-0 (UNANIMOUS)

02/06/26 Signed by the Governor

 

SB 151 – Require publication of precinct committeeman/committeewoman election results.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27109

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: PASSED BOTH HOUSES

Senate: Passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS)

02/06/26 Sent to House

 

SB 171 – Amend provisions pertaining to processing of absentee ballots.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27061

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: PASSED BOTH HOUSES

Senate: Passed 32-2 (LOPSIDED)

02/06/26 Sent to House

 

SB 176 – Amend period before ballots may be destroyed.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=SB176

PHAS position: PHAS studies bill

STATUS: PASSED BOTH HOUSES

Senate: Passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS)

02/06/26 Sent to House

 

GOOD GOVERNMENT RESOLUTIONS

HOUSE ACTIVE

 

HJR 5001 – Proposing constitutional amendment regarding transfer of private property.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26741

PHAS position: PHAS studies resolution

Committee: House State Affairs → Senate State Affairs

01/27/26 House Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 62, NAYS 5 (LOPSIDED)

01/28/26 Sent to Senate, referred to Senate State Affairs

 

HOUSE FINALIZED

 

HCR 6003 – Recognize conservation practices in Black Hills for water and fire mitigation.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=HCR6003

PHAS position: PHAS studies resolution

STATUS: PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS

House: Adopted 68-0 (UNANIMOUS)

Senate: Concurred 33-0 (UNANIMOUS)

 

 

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02/07/2026,  – bill tracking last fully updated by Claude (An AI) on Saturday, based on prior work of both Nancy Hilding & CHAT GTP, using official Bill Status Report, lastly from 02/06/2026

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We welcome hearing from members and friends about which bills you all care about – either support or oppose and welcome all the help volunteers can provide to review the many bills and advise us on what to support or oppose.

We refer you to LRC web page “Bill Status Report”– All bills are listed and what has happened to them thus far:  https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/BillStatus/71

We will indicate  when we last updated this web page with respect to the bill’s status. (last full update 2/7/26.

  If you want copies of past year’s bill tracking efforts, ask Nancy Hilding at 605-787-6466 or phas.wsd@rapidnet.com.      I removed last years bill tracking at the start of the new session

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