South Dakota is creating a new law to prevent aquatic invasive species (non-native plants and animals that harm the environment or economy) from spreading into public waters like lakes and rivers. The law defines key terms like "conveyance" (boats and equipment that can hold water), "decontamination" (cleaning processes to kill invasive species), and "inspection" (checking boats for contamination). The bill treats this as an emergency, meaning it can take effect immediately to protect South Dakota's waterways.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 418
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 358
Signed by the President S.J. 316
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 340
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 1. S.J. 259
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 157
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 59, NAYS 7. H.J. 174
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 173
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 171
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 119
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 86
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 19
First Reading House H.J. 11
Do Pass Amended
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass