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make an appropriation for costs related to suppression of wildfires in the state and to declare an emergency.

HB1261 provides emergency funding to pay for wildfire suppression costs that the state has already incurred or will incur to fight wildfires in South Dakota. This is a one-time appropriation (not a permanent change to law) meant to cover firefighting expenses when regular budget funds aren't sufficient to handle the state's wildfire response.

make an appropriation for costs related to disasters in the state and to declare an emergency.

SB172 appropriates state funds to cover costs related to disasters that have occurred in South Dakota and declares a state of emergency. The bill doesn't change existing law but rather authorizes emergency spending outside the normal budget process to respond to disaster-related expenses.

revise certain provisions regarding emergency management.

HB 1160 updates South Dakota's emergency management law by revising how "disaster" and "emergency" are defined—a disaster now requires the Governor to determine that damage is severe enough to need all available state resources, while an emergency requires less than all available resources to help local governments protect life and property. The bill clarifies the role of the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and refines what counts as an emergency situation under state law.

make an appropriation for costs related to disasters in the state and to declare an emergency.

This bill sets aside state money to pay for disaster-related costs in South Dakota and declares an emergency situation to allow the state to respond quickly. The bill doesn't change existing law itself but rather provides emergency funding outside the normal budget process so the state can address immediate disaster needs without waiting for the regular legislative session.

provide for reimbursement of certain fire and rescue services.

# SB159 Summary This bill creates a new reimbursement program for fire and rescue services in South Dakota, allowing certain departments or municipalities to receive state funding for the costs of responding to fires and rescues. The bill specifies which types of calls qualify for reimbursement and establishes the process for departments to request payment from the state.

establish certain provisions regarding out-of-state businesses that provide disaster or emergency related work.

# SB101 Summary This bill allows out-of-state businesses to perform disaster or emergency-related work in South Dakota without obtaining a state business license or paying certain fees during declared emergencies. The bill streamlines the process for external contractors and workers to quickly help with recovery efforts after disasters like floods or severe storms.

Urging South Dakota's congressional representation to seek a federal disaster declaration and to provide federal aid for counties and tribes in South Dakota suffering from devastating effects created by Winter Storm Ulmer.

This resolution urges South Dakota's U.S. senators and representatives to request a federal disaster declaration from the president for counties and tribes affected by Winter Storm Ulmer and to help secure federal aid for recovery efforts. It doesn't change state law but instead expresses the legislature's position that the state needs federal assistance to address the storm's damage.

make an appropriation for the replacement of the Elm Lake Dam spillway and to declare an emergency.

SB34 provides state funding to replace the spillway at Elm Lake Dam, which is the structure that controls water overflow from the dam. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the project to proceed immediately without the usual delays in the budget process.

provide for the transfer of funds from the budget reserve fund and to declare an emergency.

# SB181 Summary This bill authorizes the state to transfer money from South Dakota's budget reserve fund (a savings account for emergencies) to cover immediate state expenses. The bill declares an emergency, which allows this transfer to happen without the normal legislative approval process that would otherwise be required.

authorize the possession and administration of opioid antagonists by school district and nonpublic school personnel, and to declare an emergency.

SB 84 allows school staff at public and private schools to carry and use opioid antagonists (like naloxone) to treat opioid overdoses on school grounds, without requiring them to be medical professionals. This change makes it easier for schools to respond quickly to overdose emergencies by removing barriers that previously prevented non-medical staff from administering these life-saving medications.

appropriate funds for forest health and resilience.

HB1120 allocates state funding to support forest health and resilience efforts in South Dakota, likely for activities such as forest management, wildfire prevention, pest control, or reforestation. This new appropriation provides financial resources that may not have been specifically budgeted for these purposes before, enabling the state to invest in protecting and maintaining its forests.

Recognizing the "Know Before You Fly" campaign as an official source of safety education for operators of unmanned aircraft systems and instructing the Department of Public Safety to educate the public about the campaign.

South Dakota recognizes the "Know Before You Fly" campaign as an official safety education resource for drone operators and directs the Department of Public Safety to inform the public about it. This resolution doesn't change existing law but establishes a state endorsement of the campaign to help drone users learn safe operating practices.