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revise provisions regarding surface water quality complaints.

HB1071 requires people who report surface water quality problems to sign a formal written complaint before the state can investigate. The complaint and the identity of the person filing it will be kept confidential by the state board and secretary, protecting the complainant's privacy while ensuring the state still responds to and investigates reported water quality issues.

provide for the prevention of aquatic invasive species contamination in public waters and to declare an emergency.

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.