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encourage sales of meat through the use of animal share agreements and the creation of a processor grant program.

SB206 makes it easier for farmers and ranchers to sell meat directly to consumers through "animal share agreements" (where customers buy a share of an animal) by amending existing rules around direct meat sales. The bill also creates a new grant program to help meat processors expand their operations, supporting local food production. These changes are designed to boost South Dakota's meat sales through direct-to-consumer and local processing channels.

Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota restricting the use of proceeds from the imposition of charges with respect to aircraft and aircraft fuel.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that South Dakota voters would decide on in the next general election, which would restrict how the state can use money collected from aircraft and aircraft fuel charges. Currently, these funds can be used for general state purposes, but the amendment would limit them to specific aviation-related uses. If approved by voters, this would prevent the state from redirecting aircraft-related revenue to non-aviation programs.

Congratulating Tucker Kraft on his outstanding football career and being drafted into the National Football League.

HC8019 is a congratulatory resolution that honors Tucker Kraft for his outstanding college football career and his selection in the National Football League draft. This resolution does not change any state law—it is a ceremonial measure recognizing a notable achievement by a South Dakota resident.

restrict the power of eminent domain to a utility used for a public purpose.

SB218 limits when utilities can use eminent domain (the government power to take private property) by requiring that the taking must genuinely serve a public purpose. The bill modifies existing law in §10-39-45.1 and adds new restrictions in Chapter 12-4 to prevent utilities from seizing land for projects that primarily benefit private interests rather than the public.

modify brand registration and use laws.

HB1145 increases the penalty for illegally moving livestock across South Dakota's ownership inspection area from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 2 misdemeanor (a less severe charge). The bill also makes minor clarifications to existing livestock inspection requirements, such as changing "shippers permit" to "shipper's permit" and "shall" to "must," but does not change the core inspection rules themselves.