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prohibit the intentional disarming of a law enforcement officer and to provide a penalty therefor.

HB 1046 makes it illegal to intentionally take a weapon away from a law enforcement officer and establishes criminal penalties for doing so. The bill updates and consolidates South Dakota's existing laws on disarming police officers by amending the definitions and penalties while repealing older, related statutes.

enhance the penalties for eluding law enforcement.

HB1047 increases the criminal penalties for drivers who flee from law enforcement, making it a more serious offense with harsher punishments. The bill modifies the existing eluding laws while removing several outdated or related statute sections from the books. This means people caught evading police will face stronger consequences under South Dakota law.

make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.

HB1157 appropriates $1 from South Dakota's general fund for economic development purposes. The bill authorizes the state auditor to process payments for approved economic development expenditures, with any unused funds reverting back to the state according to standard budget procedures.

make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.

This bill appropriates $1 from South Dakota's general fund to enhance the state's economic health, though it doesn't specify how the money will be used. Any funds not spent or committed by the deadline will be returned to the general fund according to state procedures.

Celebrating the life of Robert "Bob" Montross of De Smet, South Dakota.

This is a memorial resolution honoring Robert "Bob" Montross of De Smet—it doesn't change any state law. The resolution simply celebrates his life and contributions to his community through a formal acknowledgment by the South Dakota House of Representatives.

make an appropriation to provide for the development of South Dakota.

SB138 appropriates $1 from the state's general fund for economic development purposes in South Dakota. Any money appropriated but not spent will be returned to the general fund according to standard state procedures, and the law takes effect June 30, 2024.

provide for an E15 fuel tax refund.

Starting in 2025, gas stations that sell E15 ethanol fuel can claim a refund of 5 cents per gallon from the state for each year through 2029. The refunds come from an existing ethanol infrastructure fund and are available to retailers who apply through the Governor's Office of Economic Development within 30 days after each calendar year ends.

allow a licensed distiller to sell and ship distilled spirits directly to a consumer.

# HB 1170 Summary Licensed distillers in South Dakota would be allowed to sell and ship distilled spirits directly to consumers, rather than being required to go through wholesale distributors. This change opens a direct-to-consumer sales channel for distilled spirits, similar to what some other states permit for craft producers.

increase the nonresident fee for a habitat stamp.

SB 174 increases the fee that non-residents of South Dakota must pay to purchase a habitat stamp. This change brings in more revenue from out-of-state hunters and anglers who use South Dakota's wildlife areas.

require members of the Legislature and staff of the Legislative Research to attend a course on Indian law.

SB185 requires all members of the South Dakota Legislature and staff of the Legislative Research Council to complete a course on Indian law. This new requirement ensures that state lawmakers and their research staff have foundational knowledge about Native American legal issues relevant to South Dakota's governance.

Honoring Pat Powers for his years of service to the South Dakota Republican Party.

This is a ceremonial resolution honoring Pat Powers for his service to the South Dakota Republican Party rather than a substantive law change. While the bill amends several sections of state law related to elections and party organization, the excerpts provided don't clearly show what specific policy changes are being made, so I cannot provide an accurate summary of the actual legal changes without seeing the complete bill text.