HB 1231 adds new restrictions on who can own agricultural land in South Dakota by prohibiting foreign entities and foreign persons from purchasing it, with limited exceptions for those with minimal foreign ownership. The bill clarifies what counts as "agricultural land" and defines key terms like "foreign entity," "foreign government," and "foreign person" to enforce these ownership restrictions.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 455
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 420
Signed by the President S.J. 436
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 406
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 2. S.J. 400
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
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 Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 6. H.J. 320
House of Representatives Deferred with pending amendment (Rule 5-17) H.J. 310
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 210
Erin Tobin
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
James Wangsness
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass
Do Pass
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass