HB1018 removes the authority for the state to seize and forfeit equipment and property used to illegally catch fish. Currently, South Dakota law allows law enforcement to confiscate boats, nets, and other gear used in unlawful fishing; this bill eliminates that penalty option.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 280
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 218
Signed by the President S.J. 183
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 201
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 137
Agriculture and Natural Resources Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 7
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 7
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 68
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 1. H.J. 54
Agriculture and Natural Resources Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 24
First Reading House H.J. 14
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass