This bill creates a limited exception to South Dakota's ban on using aircraft for hunting by allowing property owners and their authorized users to operate drones to locate or spot predators and varmints on private land, as long as the drone operates under federal aviation rules and the activity doesn't occur during deer hunting season (September–November). The bill also clarifies that all drone operations in the state must comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 435
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 374
Signed by the President S.J. 327
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 352
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 294
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 294
Transportation Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Transportation Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Transportation Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 175
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0. H.J. 227
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0. H.J. 229
Agriculture and Natural Resources Certified uncontested, placed on consent
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. 38
First Reading House H.J. 26
David Johnson
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
R. Blake Curd
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Transportation — Do Pass
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass