South Dakota will create a new Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force made up of legislators, government officials, and representatives from environmental groups, water industries, tribes, and recreation businesses to study the ecological and economic damage caused by invasive aquatic species and recommend policy solutions to the Legislature. The bill provides funding for this task force and declares the issue an emergency, allowing for expedited action on the problem.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4. H.J. 13
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Failed, YEAS 4, NAYS 9. H.J. 13
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 163
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Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Deferred to the 41st legislative day