Legislative Updates

The 2025 South Dakota Legislative Session is here.

All bill activities for both the House and the Senate that we are following for this session will be listed here.

Updates are made at least once a week.

House Bills

BILL NUMBER	BILL PURPOSE
1023	Modify the definition of a conviction for purposes of license revocation.
1080	Void covenants that prohibit or restrict the possession or use of firearms and ammunition.
1107	Prohibit natural asset companies.
1188	Allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.
1215	Provide rulemaking authority for the licensure of fishing guides, hunting guides, and outfitters, and to provide a penalty
1236	Expand the safety zone within which hunting and trapping are restricted.
1262	Terminate bounty payments for nest predators, transfer moneys to the general fund, and declare an emergency.

Senate Bills

BILL NUMBER	BILL PURPOSE
8	Establish certain criminal offenses for boat operators and to provide penalties therefor.
15	Expand the policy advisory committee for animal damage control.
41	Clarify the minimum age requirements for a hunting license.
46	Specify the funds into which certain boat fees are deposited.
78	Authorize a change in bullet diameter for use in taking certain animals.
79	Permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail.
114	Restrict warrantless searches of a taxidermy business.
117	Allow a dealer in motor homes or recreational park trailers to construct and operate campsites at a dealership location.
144	Require legislative approval for significant capital expenditures by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
146	Revise provisions on interim transfers and appropriations.
153	Require that expenditures from the department of game, fish and parks fund be budgeted through the general appropriation bill.