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
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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 had 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 meant 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 to put Pischke’s amendment to a resolution . They said they would send a letter to the SDGFP Commission, saying they wanted more focus on children during the NPBP. It was alleged that Kirschenmann (GFP staff) promised the Commission would discuss the Nest Predator Bounty program at their March meeting (3/5/26). At least some legislators thought the Commissions would make changes in March or soon after. This may be a delusion, as the SDGFP Commission approved by Resolution the NPBP for 4 years in Jan 2023 and would have to revoke an existing resolution, with the bounty program for 2026 starting on March 1st.. .
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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
2) MIXED OUTCOME ON MINING Bills
Of the mining bills up on Thursday, 2/12/26, two were killed, Lilias’s and Rep. Nichole Uhre fancy bill that would have created lots of change, is dead (She wanted to move the entire chapter 45-6 to Chapter 45-6B, i.e.: sand/gravel mining >>into hard rock mining chapter) ,HB1273 – https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26781,
So it was voted on on the House floor on Tuesday 2/17/26, but it died.
Jorgenson had a bill HB 1288 https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/301091.pdf on allowing counties with comprehensive plan (but not zoning) to have ordinances governing Sand/Gravel mines. It was up on Tuesday 2/17/26 in House Ag and Nat. Resources, 7:45 am. IT IS NOW DEAD.
NOTE ON SB 188
Chapter 45-6 has the laws that govern sand/gravel and construction aggregate mining. However while SB 188 would have given us more notice before mining starts, it would not have given 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 protection 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 “regulatory takings” and we can do not much of anything to mitigate the threat.
HBs 1288, and 1273 and 1287, all would have improved 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. There are several bills requiring hunting &/or fishing guides to have licenses (SB 16, SB 160 and HB 1122). All three guide bills have died. We supported all three — 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.
5) We supported HB 1265, that allows folk with federal permit to save migratory bird eggs , to also have state permission to do so. It passed House & Senate Committees and floors, It is a done deal.
6) We supported Taffy Howards bill SB 156, that would have increase punishments for egregious acts of animal cruelty from Class 6 felony to Call 4 felony. it died in House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees
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SOME OF THE BELOW URLs (with letters/symbols ?Bill=) WORK IN SOME CONTEXTS/Systems, 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 –
REPORTS ON CHANGES FOR PAST WEEK TO BILL STATUS
Nancy has not had yet time to update this bill tracking web page on the weekend of Feb 27th-March 1st and likely won’t before Monday.
But on weekends I get Claude and CHAT GTP (artificial intelligence) to help me with weekend updates. I take review their stuff and edit it & rework it,..But here are Claudes summaries for this weekend – Feb 27th-March 1st
We provide an updated review of our bill list as of March 1st, with bill tracking done by Claude (an AI) in two different formats, as attachments (see links)– Immediately below:
1 ) Summary of changes to our list of bills in this past week, 2/23-2/26. – see URL below
https://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/claude.Summary_of_Changes_Feb23-28.docx
2) Bill list, with only this week’s (2/23-2/26) .changes next to bill name and URL – see URL below
Claude.Updatedx_PHAS_Bill_Tracking_Feb28.docx
Scroll down for last full & complete review & update that was done Sunday 2/22/26 , partial update 2/24/26 (that means some bills updated, others not) These have full history of bill status.
PHAS 2026 BILL TRACKING
Last full review: Sunday 2/22/26
BILL TRACKING ORGANIZATION
ENVIRONMENTAL BILLS – HOUSE
ACTIVE (6 bills still in play)
FINALIZED (18 bills – delivered to Governor, dead, or tabled)
ENVIRONMENTAL BILLS – SENATE
ACTIVE (6 bills still in play)
FINALIZED (7 bills – delivered to Governor, dead, withdrawn, or tabled)
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLUTION
ACTIVE (1 bill)
GOOD GOVERNMENT BILLS – HOUSE
ACTIVE (2 bills still in play)
FINALIZED (5 bills – both dead/failed)
GOOD GOVERNMENT BILLS – SENATE
ACTIVE (6 bills still in play)
FINALIZED (16 bills – signed into law, passed both houses, or dead)
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLUTIONS
ACTIVE – 3 in Senate
FINALIZED (1 resolution – HCR 6003 passed both chambers)
GOOD GOVERNMENT RESOLUTIONS
ACTIVE (1 resolution – HJR 5001)
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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 → Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources
Status Update PASSED HOUSE 65-0 (UNANIMOUS) on 2/9/26. Sent to Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources hearing on 2/24/26, passed committee to Floor vote on 2/25/26
HB 1038 — Allow PUC to assess actual costs to large new customers.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26923
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: House Commerce & Energy → Senate Commerce & Energy
Status Update: PASSED HOUSE 60-5 (LOPSIDED) on 2/2/26. Sent to Senate and referred to Senate Commerce & Energy on 2/3/26. Awaits committee hearing in Senate. No updates on 2/22/26
HB 1089 — Taxes on minerals shared with counties 80/20.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26874
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: House Appropriations
Status: Passed Committee 2/18/26, YEAS 9, NAYS 0. Passed House floor 2/19/26, 65 to 0. To Senate Appropriations
HB 1107 modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26913
see it’s listing in Good Government section – about changing term governing donated land
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
Status Update: House Commerce & Energy Committee PASSED amended bill (Amendment 1173C) 8-4 on 2/11/26. Passed House YEAS 44, NAYS 22. To Senate Commerce & Energy
HB 1265 — Establish an avian special purpose salvage permit.
PHAS position: Supports the bill
Committee: House and Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources
Status: Committee vote 9 to one, House Floor vote YEAS 54, NAYS 11. Sent to Senate Ag & NR, 2/24/26 – Passed Senate Ag and Natural Resource Committee, placed on consent. Likely floor vote 2/26/26
HB 1323 — Extend time to circulate certain referendum petition.
PHAS Position: PHAS studies, it would seem good but might have a poison pill in it. May be related to past petition effort in Lawrence County about sand/gravel mine, with ongoing lawsuit headed to Supreme Court, over refusal of County to have referendum vote.
Committee: Senate State Affairs
Status: Passed out of House committee on late 2/18/26, 10 to 2. Up on House floor on 2/20/24, Passed 39 to 28
ENVIRONMENTAL BILLS – HOUSE
FINALIZED
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 — DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
House: Passed 66-1 (LOPSIDED)
Senate: Passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS)
Delivered to Governor on 2/10/26. Signed by Gov.
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 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
Status Update: PASSED HOUSE 63-2 (LOPSIDED) on 2/2/26. Sent to Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources on 2/3/26. Hearing scheduled for 2/17/26. Passed Senate floor vote 2/18/26 34 to 0. Passed both Chambers, to Governor
HB 1021 — Authorize demolition of buildings at the State Fairgrounds.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/71?Bill=HB1021
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
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 1103 — Require that annual withdrawal of groundwater from any ground water source may not exceed the annual recharge of the ground water source.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26783
PHAS position: PHAS studies
Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources
STATUS: DEAD – do pass Committee 9-4, failed House 16 to 49
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 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
STATUS: DEAD: WITHDRAWN at the request of the prime sponsor on 2/9/26.
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 supported the bill
Committee: House Agriculture and Natural Resources
01/29/26 Referred to committee.
STATUS DEAD – Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor.
HB 1198 — Require that certain facilities obtain conditional use permits from adjacent political subdivisions.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27162
PHAS position: studies bill
Committee: House Energy and Commerce
Status: DEAD, Committee vote do pass, 9 to 4, Failed house YEAS 21, NAYS 41
HB 1227 — Increase annual fee on electric motor vehicles.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26979
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: House Transportation → Senate Transportation
Status Update: PASSED HOUSE 49-16 (LOPSIDED) on 2/11/26 with floor amendment 1227A. Sent to Senate and referred to Senate Transportation on 2/12/26. Hearing scheduled for 2/18/26 (pass 8-2). Floor Vote Senate 2/19/26, Passed 24 to 10, Signed by Speaker 2/20/26
HB 1272 — Require snow bear (an OHV) be titled & licensed.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27262
PHAS position: PHAS supports the bill
Committee: House Transportation
Status: amended and passed Committee on 2/12/26 YEAS 9, NAYS 1. Floor vote House 2/18/26, YEAS 43, NAYS 24. Failed to get ⅔rds vote for new tax, DEAD
HB 1273 — Revise certain mining statutes (move Chapter 45-6 into 45-6B).
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26781
PHAS position: PHAS supported, BH-CLWA supported
Committee: House Agriculture and Natural Resources
STATUS DEAD — Bill Dead as of 2/12/26, 41st day motion, YEAS 9, NAYS 2.
HB 1287 — Require an alternate approval process for an operation that extracts materials by the use of explosives.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26765
PHAS position: PHAS supports the bill
Committee: House Agriculture and Natural Resources
Status Update: House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee PASSED bill 7-3 on 2/12/26. House floor vote 2/17/26. Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 29, NAYS 37
HB 1288 — Modify the authority of a political subdivision to adopt mining ordinances.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27266
PHAS position: PHAS supported the bill
Committee: House Agriculture and Natural Resources
Status Update DEAD: Hearing scheduled for 2/17/26 in House Agriculture & Natural Resources. Sent to 41st day, DEAD
HCR 6003 — Recognize conservation practices in Black Hills for water and fire mitigation.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26451
PHAS position: PHAS studies resolution
STATUS: PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS
House: Adopted 68-0 (UNANIMOUS)
Senate: Concurred 33-0 (UNANIMOUS)
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 & Energy → House Commerce & Energy
Status Update: PASSED SENATE 29-4 (LOPSIDED) on 1/30/26 with amendments. Sent to House and referred to House Commerce & Energy on 2/2/26. Awaits committee hearing in House. Updated 2/22/26
SB 37 — Appropriations for water and environmental purposes.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26680
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: Joint Committee on Appropriations
Status Update: Referred to Joint Appropriations on 1/21/26. Hearing scheduled for 2/11/26. Still in Joint appropriations 2/22/26. Updated 2/22/26
SB 71 — Waiver of sovereign immunity related to federal environmental law (Dept. of Transportation to assume some or all NEPA authority).
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26780
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: Senate State Affairs → House Transportation
Status Update: PASSED SENATE 32-2 (LOPSIDED) on 1/27/26. Sent to House and referred to House Transportation on 1/28/26. Hearing scheduled for 2/19/26. Committee unanimous – placed on consent, 2/20/26 removed from consent
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 opposes the bill
Committee: Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources → House Agriculture & Natural Resources
Status Update: PASSED SENATE 19-15 (CLOSE — controversial) on 2/2/26. Sent to House and referred to House Agriculture & Natural Resources on 2/3/26. Hearing on 2/26/25, 7:45 am in morn
SB 135 — Regulate data centers to protect residents from utility impacts.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27028
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: Senate State Affairs
Status Update): Referred to Senate State Affairs on 1/27/26. Hearing scheduled for 2/18/26. Passed 5 to 4, Senate Floor 2/20/26, Amended and passed 34 to 0
SB 156 — Felony animal cruelty punishment increase.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26559
PHAS position: PHAS supports
Committees: Senate Judiciary & House Agriculture and Natural Resources
Status: Senate floor Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 25, NAYS 8. Judiciary YEAS 4, NAYS 3. Hearing House Agriculture and Natural Resources on 2/26/25, 7:45 am in morn
ENVIRONMENTAL BILLS — SENATE
FINALIZED
SB 38 — Modify annual fee imposed on certain CAFOs.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26683
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: Senate Appropriations
Status: do pass 7-0, 32-0 and 13-0, 50-15. Signed by Governor
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
Status Update: PASSED BOTH HOUSES. Joint Appropriations passed 18-0 on 2/9/26. Senate passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS) on 2/10/26. House passed 59-3 (LOPSIDED) on 2/12/26. Awaits Governor’s signature.
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
Status Update: PASSED BOTH HOUSES. Joint Appropriations passed 18-0 on 2/9/26. Senate passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS) on 2/10/26. House passed 61-1 (LOPSIDED) on 2/12/26. Awaits Governor’s signature.
SB 160 — Require registration of fishing guides.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26725
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources
Status Update: Referred to committee on 1/29/26. Hearing scheduled for 2/17/26. DEAD deferred to 41st day, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.
SB 188 — Revise public notice requirements for new sand, gravel, and construction aggregate mines.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26723
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: Senate Commerce & Energy
Status Update DEAD — Senate Commerce & Energy Committee voted to defer to 41st legislative day, vote of 7-1 on 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
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLUTIONS — SENATE
SCR 605 — Recognizing the significance of the monarch butterfly and encouraging cooperative, voluntary conservation efforts in South Dakota.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27115
PHAS Supports
Status: Passed Senate 33 to 1, House Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hearing 2/24/26, 7:45 am, passed. Floor vote 2/25/26
SCR 606 —encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future
use reservations from the Missouri River. (Senate Engrossed)
Passed Senate and Senate and House committees, floor vote in House 2/25/26
SCR 607 supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major
rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota Association of Rural
Water Systems. (Introduced)
Passed Senate and Senate and House committees, floor vote in House 2/25/26
GOOD GOVERNMENT BILLS — HOUSE
ACTIVE
House Judiciary 11-0 passed, House Floor vote 46-19 passed,Senate Judiciary –
YEAS 6, NAYS 1.Senate floor vote scheduled on 2/25/26
HB 1232 — Establish principles for agencies when policies have direct tribal implications.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27199
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: House State Affairs → Senate State Affairs
Status Update: PASSED HOUSE 63-3 (LOPSIDED) on 2/11/26 with amendments 1232A and 1232B. Sent to Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs on 2/12/26. Committee hearing 2/23/26
HB 1234 — Revise procedural requirements for subpoenas in contested cases.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27216
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: House Judiciary → Senate Judiciary
Status Update: PASSED HOUSE 63-3 (LOPSIDED) on 2/11/26 with amendment 1234A. Sent to Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary on 2/12/26. Awaits committee hearing in Senate. No change 2/22/26
GOOD GOVERNMENT BILLS — HOUSE
FINALIZED
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)
HB 1091 — Require corrected information be posted at least 24 hours before meetings of political subdivisions.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26636
PHAS position: PHAS supports
Committee: Local Gov.
STATUS DEAD: Deferred to 41st day, 8 to 3
HB 1246 — Prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data center.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27243
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: House State Affairs
Status: Hearing on 2/18/26, Passed 9 to 3. 2/20/26, failed 30 to 37, Failed
HB 1301 — Limit costs and risks associated with electricity use by data centers and impose a moratorium.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27287
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: House State Affairs
Status: Hearing on 2/18/26, Deferred to 41st day (DEAD)
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
Status Update: PASSED SENATE 34-0 (UNANIMOUS) on 1/28/26 with amendment 93A. Sent to House and referred to House State Affairs on 2/2/26. Awaits committee hearing in House. No changes 2/22/26
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
Status Update: PASSED SENATE 34-0 (UNANIMOUS) on 1/28/26 with amendment 101A. Sent to House and referred to House State Affairs on 2/2/26. Awaits committee hearing in House. No change 2/22/26
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
Status Update (2/16/26): PASSED SENATE 34-0 (UNANIMOUS) on 2/2/26 with amendments 114B and 114C. Sent to House and referred to House State Affairs on 2/3/26. It has 2/23/2026 hearing
SB 137 — Establish procedures for anti-slapp actions to protect constitutional rights.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26918
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: Senate Judiciary > House Judiciary
Status: Do pass 7-0, 33-0. No updates 2/22/26
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 → House State Affairs
Status Update): PASSED SENATE 34-0 (UNANIMOUS) on 2/10/26 with amendment 177C. Sent to House and referred to House State Affairs on 2/11/26. Awaits committee hearing in House. No updates 2/22/26
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
Status Update: Senate Taxation Committee PASSED amended bill (Amendment 183A) 6-0 on 2/11/26. Senate unanimous floor vote. To House Taxation.
GOOD GOVERNMENT BILLS — SENATE
FINALIZED
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/26760
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
STATUS: PASSED BOTH HOUSES
Senate: Passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS)
House: Passed 69-0 (UNANIMOUS)
02/05/26 Signed by President; 02/06/26 Signed by Speaker & Governor
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
Senate: Passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS)
House: Passed 69-0 (UNANIMOUS)
02/05/26 Signed by President; Signed by Speaker & by Governor
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
Senate: Passed 34-0 (UNANIMOUS)
House: Passed 69-0 (UNANIMOUS)
02/05/26 Signed by President; 02/06/26 Signed by Speaker, Signed by Governor
SB 56 — Require agencies to publish permanent rules and forms online.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26394
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/26404
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 91 — Clarify procedure for petitioning a county to change zoning ordinance or comprehensive plan.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26742
PHAS Position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: Local Government
Status update: Amended and passed 7-0, passed Senate 34-0, House Local Gov, 10 to 0, Floor 63 to 3, to Governor
SB 127 — Limit nuisances caused by data centers.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26300
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: Senate State Affairs
Status: Hearing on 2/18/26, deferred to 41st legislative day DEAD
SB 128 — Update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26547
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: Senate State Affairs
Status: Hearing on 2/18/26, deferred to 41st legislative day DEAD
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) on 2/5/26
Status Update: Sent to House on 2/6/26 and referred to House State Affairs on 2/9/26. Awaits committee hearing in 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) on 2/5/26
Status Update: Sent to House on 2/6/26 and referred to House State Affairs on 2/9/26. Awaits committee hearing in House.
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
Status Update: DEAD — Senate State Affairs Committee voted to defer to 41st legislative day 5-3 on 2/11/26. Rumor of smoke-out attempt
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) on 2/5/26
Status Update: Sent to House on 2/6/26 and referred to House State Affairs on 2/9/26. Awaits committee hearing in House.
SB 234 — Modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services related to data center operations.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27289
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: Senate State Affairs
Status Update: DEAD 2/18/26 hearing, Deferred 41st day, 5-4
SB 235 — Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to clarify authority to regulate data centers, and to modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services by a data center.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27290
PHAS position: PHAS studies bill
Committee: Senate State Affairs
Status Update: DEAD 2/18/26 hearing, Deferred 41st day, 5-4
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
Status Update: PASSED HOUSE 62-5 (LOPSIDED) on 1/27/26 with amendments. Sent to Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs – hearing 2/25/26.
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02/22/2026 – bill tracking last fully updated by Claude (An AI) on Sunday, based on prior work of both Nancy Hilding & CHAT GTP & Claude using official Bill Status Report.
Last full review was done Sunday 2/22/26 ,
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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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