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
1188	Allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.
1236	Expand the safety zone within which hunting and trapping are restricted.

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.
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.
144	Require legislative approval for significant capital expenditures by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.