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make an appropriation for a hydrology study of Brule County and to declare an emergency.

# HB1198 Summary This bill appropriates state funding to conduct a hydrology study of Brule County to assess water resources and conditions in the area. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the funds to be used immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget cycle.

revise provisions regarding public access to certain meandered bodies of water.

SB 76 revises South Dakota's rules for public access to meandered bodies of water by making significant changes to how the state regulates and manages these waterways. The bill repeals several outdated statutory sections and substantially rewrites existing laws governing water access, public rights, and related responsibilities across multiple state agencies. Overall, the changes modernize and consolidate the state's framework for ensuring public access to meandered water bodies like lakes and rivers.

repeal the requirement for a well pump installer license.

SB 50 eliminates the requirement that people installing well pumps in South Dakota must obtain a special license from the state. After this bill passes, anyone will be able to install a well pump without needing to meet licensing requirements or get state approval first.