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revise certain provisions regarding the issuance of temporary permits for the use of public water.

# HB1161 Summary This bill modifies how South Dakota issues temporary permits for using public water by revising the application process and permit conditions. The changes streamline the temporary permitting system to make it easier for people and businesses to quickly access public water for short-term needs while maintaining state oversight of water resources.

revise certain provisions regarding temporary permits for the use of public water.

# HB 1239 Summary HB 1239 changes the rules for temporary permits that allow people to use water from South Dakota's public water sources. The bill revises how these permits work, though the specific changes to existing permit requirements, approval timelines, or usage terms would depend on the particular amendments included in the legislation.

make appropriations from the water and environment fund and its revolving fund subfunds for various water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.

HB1254 allocates money from South Dakota's water and environment fund to pay for various water quality and environmental projects across the state. The bill pulls funds from different subfunds (like those for loans and grants) to support these purposes and declares the spending an emergency so it can take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard July 1st implementation date.

revise certain provisions regarding buffer strips.

# SB183 Summary SB183 modifies South Dakota's rules for buffer strips—vegetated areas required along waterways and wetlands to prevent soil erosion and protect water quality. The bill revises requirements for how wide these strips must be, what types of vegetation are acceptable, and how they're enforced, making the standards more flexible for landowners while maintaining environmental protections.

repeal provisions regarding river basin natural resource districts

SB46 eliminates the legal framework for river basin natural resource districts in South Dakota. These districts, which were authorized under state law to manage water and natural resources across multiple counties within river basins, will no longer be able to be created or operate under this repealed authority.