This bill clarifies that livestock owners can choose from multiple identification methods (including federal standards and others approved by the state) rather than being required to use electronic tags. It also prohibits South Dakota from spending money to enforce mandatory electronic identification for livestock, while still allowing identification programs for animal health and food safety purposes.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 689
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 626
Signed by the President S.J. 479
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 589
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 25, NAYS 9. S.J. 443
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2. S.J. 1
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 328
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 53, NAYS 14. H.J. 415
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 415
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 55
Joshua Klumb
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Marty Overweg
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass