2023 Legislative Updates

The 2023 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
HB 1018	Repeal the authorized forfeiture of property used in the illegal capture   of fish.
HB 1019	Repeal certain requirements for Game, Fish and Parks licensing   agents.
HB 1049	Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2023
HB 1060	Modify provisions related to procurement for the state and other   purchasing agencies.
HB 1100	Authorize landowner-on-own-land elk licenses.
HB 1134	Require property owner consent before construction resulting in lake  water level alteration.
HB 1186	Require restitution for landowners following an unauthorized entry to   hunt, fish, or trap.

Senate Bills

BILL NUMBER	BILL PURPOSE
SB 60	Make an appropriation for completing improvements of the road   leading to the former entrance into Palisades State Park and to declare   an emergency.
SB 79	Make an appropriation to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to   improve and repair infrastructure around Hiddenwood Lake and to   declare an emergency.
SB 126	Expand the availability of emergency services in state parks.
SB 127	Revise the eligible disability level for veterans to receive state park   benefits.