This resolution affirms South Dakota's commitment to preserving grassland ecosystems and recognizes farmers and ranchers as important stewards of the land. It amends existing law related to grassland management and adds new provisions to state statute that emphasize the value of these natural areas and the role agricultural producers play in maintaining them. The resolution is largely symbolic, expressing the state legislature's support for grassland conservation and agricultural land stewardship.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 1. H.J. 293
First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 279
Senate Adopt Resolution as amended Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 268
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 268
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 236
First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
Liz Larson
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Cosponsors
Concurred in Resolution
Adopt Resolution as amended