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modify protections for agricultural operations from nuisance claims.

This bill strengthens legal protections for farms and agricultural operations against nuisance lawsuits by clarifying that an operation cannot be sued as a nuisance based on changed neighborhood conditions if it was operating lawfully when it began and has been in existence for over a year. The bill also allows protected agricultural operations to reasonably expand their acreage or animal units without losing this legal protection, and specifies that this protection can be inherited or transferred to new owners and cannot be lost through temporary farming pauses or operational changes.

Stating South Dakota's preferred policy to promote best results in animal identification and tracking through flexibility in methods.

This concurrent resolution expresses South Dakota's preference that the U.S. Department of Agriculture allow flexible animal identification methods rather than requiring all cattle to use electronic ID eartags, which would cost producers $2-$3.65 per animal. The resolution supports South Dakota's existing law (HB 1096) that lets livestock owners choose from multiple identification methods approved by the state's Animal Industry Board instead of being forced to use one specific technology.

add provisions regarding construction and maintenance of livestock pipelines on highways.

SB 150 expands the rules for livestock water pipelines under county roads by allowing countywide blanket approval instead of requiring case-by-case applications, and lets county commissioners delegate approval authority to highway superintendents. The bill also clarifies that when roads are rebuilt or changed, pipeline owners and counties can agree in writing to leave pipelines in place rather than requiring removal or relocation.

Honoring the life and legacy of U.S. Senator James Abourezk.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator James Abourezk, a South Dakota political figure. The resolution does not change any state law—it is a ceremonial measure expressing the House of Representatives' appreciation and respect for Abourezk's contributions.

authorize landowner-on-own-land elk licenses.

This bill creates a new type of elk hunting license that allows landowners to hunt elk on their own property without entering the regular lottery system. The license is only valid on land the person owns, operates, or leases, cannot be sold or given to someone else, and the Game, Fish and Parks Commission will decide how many of these licenses to issue each year.

prevent government entities from entering contracts with companies that promote certain economic boycotts.

This bill prevents South Dakota government entities from signing contracts with companies that boycott businesses in fossil fuels, timber, mining, agriculture, firearms manufacturing, or companies that don't meet certain diversity hiring standards or provide abortion and transgender-related services. The law defines "economic boycott" as refusing to do business with these industries or companies for social or political reasons, and bars the state from working with any company that participates in such boycotts. Essentially, South Dakota can no longer contract with businesses that take stands against these specific industries or practices.

provide for the election of State Brand Board members.

This bill changes how the State Brand Board fills open positions by requiring future vacancies to be filled through election rather than appointment. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements including being at least 18 years old, owning at least one registered brand, earning most of their income from livestock, and residing in South Dakota's livestock inspection area. The State Brand Board will handle nominations and elections, with information about the process posted on websites, social media, livestock publications, and at livestock auction markets.