HB 1181 prohibits companies from using cyanide as a processing chemical when mining for uranium in South Dakota. This ban prevents a common industrial extraction method that poses environmental and health risks to communities near mining operations. The bill effectively blocks uranium mining operations that rely on cyanide leaching technology.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 156
First Reading House H.J. 139
Shawn Bordeaux
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Deferred to the 41st legislative day