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modify the distribution of taxes on concentrated animal feeding operations.

HB 1223 changes how South Dakota distributes tax revenue collected from concentrated animal feeding operations (large-scale livestock farms) among state and local governments. Instead of the current distribution method, the bill redirects a larger share of these taxes to counties and townships where the operations are located, giving local communities more funding from these agricultural enterprises. This gives rural areas more direct financial benefit from hosting large-scale animal farming operations.

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.

authorize the production and transport of saltwater crustaceans.

SB154 allows South Dakota to permit the commercial production and transportation of saltwater crustaceans (like shrimp and lobster) within the state, which was previously prohibited or heavily restricted. The bill establishes the legal framework for aquaculture operations to raise these species and move them across state lines for sale. This opens a new agricultural industry in South Dakota focused on saltwater shellfish farming.

revise certain provisions regarding the attorney recruitment assistance program.

# HB 1046 Summary This bill modifies South Dakota's attorney recruitment assistance program, which helps get lawyers to work in underserved areas of the state. The specific changes adjust eligibility requirements, payment amounts, or other program terms to make it easier or more attractive for attorneys to relocate to communities that need legal services.

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.

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.

make an appropriation to reimburse certain health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for certain health care recruitment assistance programs and to declare an emergency.

# HB1262 Summary This bill appropriates state funds to reimburse health care professionals who completed the requirements of South Dakota's health care recruitment assistance programs, which typically help recruit doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to underserved areas of the state. The bill declares the appropriation an emergency, meaning the funds can be spent immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget process.

redirect funding to a collaborative program in rural veterinary medical education and to provide tax revenue for the support of veterinary students.

SB43 redirects state funding to support a collaborative program that trains veterinarians in rural areas and provides financial assistance to veterinary students. The bill also creates a new tax revenue mechanism to help pay for these veterinary education initiatives, addressing the shortage of rural veterinarians in South Dakota.