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Petitioning Congress and the United States Department of Agriculture to halt payments to JBS.

This resolution asks Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to stop making payments to JBS, a major meatpacking company. The resolution doesn't change South Dakota state law itself; instead, it's a formal request from the South Dakota Legislature to the federal government to take action regarding agricultural subsidies or contracts with JBS.

Urging the President of the United States to make agricultural exports a priority and protect agricultural products from all current and future tariffs.

This resolution urges the U.S. President to prioritize agricultural exports and shield farm products from tariffs—both existing ones and any imposed in the future. Since this is a resolution rather than a law, it doesn't change South Dakota state law but instead expresses the state legislature's position to the federal government on trade policy affecting farmers.

Supporting the Governor's efforts to fuel the state fleet with premium E-30 fuel.

HCR1001 is a resolution expressing the legislature's support for the Governor's plan to use premium E-30 fuel (a blend of 30% ethanol and 70% gasoline) in state government vehicles. This is not a change to existing law, but rather a statement of legislative support for an executive branch initiative to use a higher ethanol blend in the state fleet.

revise provisions regarding farm wineries.

# HB1185 Summary This bill revises the rules for farm wineries in South Dakota, allowing them greater flexibility in operations and sales. The specific changes modify licensing requirements, production limits, or direct-to-consumer sales permissions for wineries that produce wine from South Dakota-grown grapes and other agricultural products.

make an appropriation to fund the industrial hemp licensure program and to declare an emergency.

HB1212 allocates state money to pay for the licensing and oversight of South Dakota's industrial hemp growing program. This funding allows the state to process grower applications, inspect hemp operations, and enforce regulations to ensure the crop stays within legal THC limits.

license out-of-state multi-jurisdictional totalizator hubs and distribute source market fees to the special racing revolving fund and the South Dakota-bred racing fund.

This bill allows out-of-state companies to operate betting hubs that take wagers on horse races from multiple states, and requires those companies to pay licensing fees to South Dakota. The fees collected go into two funds: one to support South Dakota's racing industry and another specifically to help South Dakota-bred horses and racing.

distribute a portion of tourism promotion funds to the special racing revolving fund and the South Dakota-bred racing fund.

SB105 redirects some of South Dakota's tourism promotion money to support horse racing by sending a portion to the special racing revolving fund and the South Dakota-bred racing fund. This change means less tourism money stays in its original program while horse racing receives new state funding to help breed and promote South Dakota racing horses.

designate saltwater aquatic farms as agricultural operations.

SB171 classifies saltwater aquatic farms (like ocean fish farms) as agricultural operations under South Dakota law. This change allows these farms to access the same legal protections, tax benefits, and regulatory treatment currently available to traditional farms. The designation helps the saltwater aquaculture industry operate under the state's established agricultural framework rather than being treated as a separate or industrial operation.

provide for the assessment of certain agricultural land as noncropland.

SB 112 allows certain agricultural land to be assessed and taxed as "noncropland" rather than cropland, which typically results in lower property tax values. The bill specifies which types of agricultural land qualify for this noncropland assessment, giving landowners potential tax savings if their property meets the criteria.

Expressing and encouraging support for voluntary country-of-origin labels.

This resolution expresses South Dakota's support for voluntary labeling that identifies the country where food products originate. It does not change any existing state law, but instead encourages the federal government and food producers to adopt country-of-origin labeling as a voluntary practice to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions.

revise certain provisions regarding the classification of agricultural land for property tax purposes.

SB4 changes how South Dakota classifies agricultural land for property tax purposes, which affects the tax rates landowners pay on farmland and ranchland. The bill revises the existing rules that determine whether land qualifies for agricultural classification and what standards are used to assess its value for taxes. These changes could impact property tax bills for farmers and ranchers across the state.

legalize the growth, production, and processing of industrial hemp and derivative products in the state.

HB1191 allows South Dakota farmers and businesses to legally grow, produce, and process industrial hemp and products made from it, which was previously prohibited in the state. The bill removes the ban on hemp cultivation and related commercial activities, bringing South Dakota in line with federal law that legalized hemp in 2018. Farmers and businesses can now obtain licenses to operate hemp farms and processing facilities under state regulation.

revise provisions regarding investments by farm mutual insurers.

SB119 expands the types of investments that farm mutual insurance companies can make by allowing them to invest in additional securities and financial instruments beyond what current law permits. This gives these insurers more flexibility in managing their investment portfolios while maintaining consumer protections. The bill modifies existing investment restrictions to reflect modern financial markets and practices.

make an appropriation to the gaming commission fund, to provide for the transfer of funds to the special racing revolving fund and the South Dakota-bred racing fund, and to declare an emergency.

SB128 provides money to the Gaming Commission and directs some of those funds to be transferred to two racing-related accounts: the Special Racing Revolving Fund and the South Dakota-Bred Racing Fund. The bill declares an emergency, meaning the funding takes effect immediately rather than waiting for the normal effective date.

repeal the sunset of a wine manufacturer license.

SB 98 removes an expiration date that was scheduled to end South Dakota's wine manufacturer licensing program, allowing wineries to continue operating under this license indefinitely instead of having the program shut down. This change keeps the existing rules for wine manufacturers in place permanently rather than letting them disappear on a set date.

revise certain programs regarding landowner rights.

HB 1100 adds a new section to South Dakota law stating that programs regarding landowner rights will be revised, though the bill text does not specify what those revisions are or which programs are affected. Without details on the actual changes being made, this bill appears to be a placeholder or framework provision that authorizes revisions to landowner rights programs without implementing specific new rules.