PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota lawmakers face the critical crossover deadline today (Tuesday) during the 27th legislative day, when bills must pass their originating chamber to remain viable.
House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee begins at 7:45 a.m., taking up SB 79 regarding electric bicycles on the Mickelson Trail and SB 170 on tribal cattle theft investigation agreements.
Senate Appropriations follows at 8 a.m., considering HB 1024 on Secretary of State fees and HB 1196 updating unclaimed property laws for virtual currency.
Joint Appropriations meets at 9:45 a.m. to address three significant measures: SB 6 funding Ellsworth Air Force Base expansion, SB 16 on contractor’s excise tax collections, and HB 1041 revising state library provisions.
At 10 a.m., House Transportation will consider SB 116 revising street racing prohibitions, while House Local Government, Senate Commerce and Energy, and Senate Agriculture simultaneously convene on separate matters.
The House convenes at 1 p.m. with at least 27 bills awaiting action, including:
* HB 1085: Carbon dioxide pipeline moratoriums
* HB 1131: Capitol restoration funding
* HB 1235: Property tax revenue limits
* HB 1242: Federal candidate committee transfers
* HB 1249: Landowner protections for easement acquisition
* HB 1186: Employer’s investment fee revisions
* HB 1204: Government audit committee powers
* HB 1038: Veterans’ burial payments
* HB 1228: Environmental impact statements for carbon facilities
Senators will gather at 2 p.m. to consider 16 bills, including:
* SR 702: Sioux-Dakota Removal Act repeal support
* SB 73: Driver license residence definitions
* SB 124: Incarceration Task Force establishment
* SB 164: Election-influencing deepfake prohibition
* SB 188: Absentee ballot eligibility amendments
* SB 191: Property valuation increase limits
* SB 193: Interpreter allowance during driver exams
* SB 216: Property value assessment growth
Legislation not advancing by midnight effectively dies for this session without extraordinary procedural measures.
