HB1273 reorganizes the definitions section of South Dakota's mining laws by renumbering and clarifying key terms used in mining regulations, such as "abandoned mined lands," "affected land," "aquifer," and geographic references to the Black Hills. The bill also updates references to state agencies, changing "Department of Environment and Natural Resources" to "Department of Environment Agriculture and Natural Resources." These are technical revisions that streamline the existing mining statute without changing the core rules about mining operations themselves.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 2. H.J. 20
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend H.J. 20
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 217
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Agriculture and Natural Resources — Deferred to the 41st legislative day