HB1072 updates South Dakota's water development district laws to clarify that these districts are legal entities and can be created either by the Legislature or through a specific petition process outlined in state law. The bill also refines the duties of water development districts, emphasizing their role in promoting water conservation and management while serving as a central resource for communities seeking technical and financial help with water projects.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 382
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 338
Signed by the President S.J. 304
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 315
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 271
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Local Government S.J. 152
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 9. H.J. 160
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 160
House of Representatives Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 146
Local Government Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Local Government H.J. 43
Prime sponsor · Rep
D
Dist. HD-015
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Local Government — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Local Government — Do Pass