South Dakota

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 2026 Session, from filing to law.

15 bills on environment and climate Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
SB 222 make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency. Chris Karr, Scott Odenbach Became law Mar 24, 2026Signed by the Governor on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 S.J. 549
SB 37 make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency. The Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Depar… Became law Mar 24, 2026Signed by the Governor on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 S.J. 549
SB 71 authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal environmental law. The Chair of the Committee on Transportation at the request of the Department o… Became law Mar 4, 2026Signed by the Governor on Wednesday, March 04, 2026 S.J. 452
HB 1173 require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement. Joy A. Hohn, John Hughes Failed Mar 3, 2026Senate Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative…
SC 815 honoring Shane Jordan as the 2025 winner of the Hugh Hammond Bennett Conservation Planner Award. Brandon Wipf Introduced Mar 3, 2026Commemorations S.J. 449
SCR 608 urging collaboration to reduce hunger and food waste in this state under the protections of the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act. Jamie Smith Passed both chambers Feb 25, 2026House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution as Amended…
SCR 605 recognizing the significance of the monarch butterfly and encouraging cooperative, voluntary conservation efforts in South Dakota. Nicole Uhre-Balk, Brandon Wipf Passed both chambers Feb 25, 2026House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution, Passed, Y…
HB 1285 amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal and school district elections. Heather Baxter Failed Feb 18, 2026House State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, P…
SB 209 authorize the creation of land banks. Tim Goodwin, Jamie Smith Failed Feb 17, 2026Senate Commerce and Energy Tabled, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 1.
HB 1294 prohibit geoengineering in this state. Bobbi L. Andera Failed Feb 12, 2026House Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41s…
SB 38 modify the annual fee imposed on certain concentrated animal feeding operations. The Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Depar… Became law Feb 11, 2026Signed by the Governor on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 S.J.…
HB 1271 prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor. Bobbi L. Andera Failed Feb 10, 2026House Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41s…
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. Tim Goodwin Failed Feb 3, 2026House Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41s…
HB 1181 prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor. Bobbi L. Andera Withdrawn Feb 2, 2026Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 192
HCR 6003 recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black Hills, and commending the organizations engaged in this work. Tim S. Reed, Nicole Uhre-Balk Passed both chambers Jan 26, 2026Senate Concurred in Resolution, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.…

From South Dakota's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.