Transportation

require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.

require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.

modify requirements regarding nondomiciled commercial driver licenses.

establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration.

provide an additional means of determining the purchase price of a used motor vehicle acquired by gift or other transfer.

revise procurement for highway construction contracts.

revise the description of certain highways included in the state trunk highway system.

authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal environmental law.

modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.

require that a snow bear be titled and licensed.

require that county treasurers calculate excise tax using the amount shown on a bill of sale for a used vehicle sold, leased, or transferred by a person other than a licensed motor vehicle dealer.

exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.

increase the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle.

require emergency personnel to use flares or emergency reflective triangles to mark stopped emergency vehicles in some circumstances.

increase civil penalties for commercial driver violations.

provide an additional means of determining the purchase price of a used motor vehicle acquired by gift or other transfer.

limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters.

establish a greater tire weight limit for a mobile crane moving on any highway in this state.

revise a provision related to the adoption of federal motor carrier regulations.

increase reinstatement fees and abstract driver record fees.

include certain types of vehicles in the unpaid repair bill titling process.

create a solid background license plate for South Dakota.

revise the conditions for denial or restriction of a motor vehicle or motorcycle operator license or permit if an individual has a medical condition that can be controlled under the care of a physician.

establish a ten-year boat registration for owners of certain boats.

revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.

increase the amounts required in a motor vehicle liability policy.

establish the lifetime registration of and license fees for certain small trailers.

increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.

revise the speed limit restriction applicable to the operation of a golf cart on certain highways.