| SD | HB1263 | Pass | Eliminate an exclusion from the definition of an agricultural equipment dealer.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-30
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 580 |
| SD | SB164 | Pass | 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-11
Signed by the Governor on March 11, 2026 S.J. 518 |
| SD | SB180 | Pass | Modify requirements regarding nondomiciled commercial driver licenses.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-10
Signed by the Governor on March 10, 2026 S.J. 514 |
| SD | HB1126 | Pass | Revise a provision related to driving under the influence.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-09
Signed by the Governor on March 09, 2026 H.J. 534 |
| SD | HB1188 | Pass | Limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-09
Signed by the Governor on March 09, 2026 H.J. 534 |
| SD | HB1104 | Pass | Revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-04
Signed by the Governor on March 04, 2026 H.J. 496 |
| SD | HB1189 | Pass | Establish a greater tire weight limit for a mobile crane moving on any highway in this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-04
Signed by the Governor on March 04, 2026 H.J. 496 |
| SD | HB1013 | Pass | Clarify the purposes permitted for certain offenders to operate a motor vehicle.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-03
Signed by the Governor on March 03, 2026 H.J. 480 |
| SD | HB1227 | Pass | Increase the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-26
Signed by the Governor on February 26, 2026 H.J. 452 |
| SD | SB227 | Engross
Sine Die | Establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-24
Transportation Tabled, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3. |
| SD | HB1034 | Pass | Increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-23
Signed by the Governor on February 23, 2026 H.J. 400 |
| SD | HB1080 | Pass | Allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-23
Signed by the Governor on February 23, 2026 H.J. 400 |
| SD | HB1141 | Intro
Sine Die | Provide an additional means of determining the purchase price of a used motor vehicle acquired by gift or other transfer.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-19
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3. H.J. 19 |
| SD | HB1010 | Intro
Sine Die | Modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-18
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 21, NAYS 46. H.J. 358 |
| SD | HB1272 | Intro
Sine Die | Require that a snow bear be titled and licensed.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-18
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 43, NAYS 24. H.J. 360 |
| SD | SB11 | Pass | Increase reinstatement fees and abstract driver record fees.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-17
Signed by the Governor on February 17, 2026 S.J. 266 |
| SD | SB23 | Pass | Include certain types of vehicles in the unpaid repair bill titling process.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-17
Signed by the Governor on February 17, 2026 S.J. 266 |
| SD | HB1321 | Intro
Sine Die | 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-12
Transportation Tabled, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0. |
| SD | HB1242 | Intro
Sine Die | Require emergency personnel to use flares or emergency reflective triangles to mark stopped emergency vehicles in some circumstances.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
Transportation Tabled, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0. H.J. 18 |
| SD | HB1203 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3. H.J. 17 |
| SD | HB1024 | Pass | Modify requirements for ambulance operators.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
Signed by the Governor on February 09, 2026 H.J. 254 |
| SD | HB1283 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempt nonresident active-duty military personnel and their dependents from payment of motor vehicle license fees.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 1 |
| SD | SB202 | Intro
Sine Die | Require that the owner of a motor vehicle removed from a body of water pay the removal costs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-06
Transportation Tabled, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 11 |
| SD | HB1050 | Intro
Sine Die | Increase civil penalties for commercial driver violations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
Transportation Tabled, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0. H.J. 14 |
| SD | SB24 | Engross
Sine Die | Create a solid background license plate for South Dakota.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-04
House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 38, NAYS 29. H.J. 228 |
| SD | HB1128 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempt certain nonresident military personnel from payment of motor vehicle excise tax.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-04
Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 217 |
| SD | SB173 | Intro
Sine Die | Extend the motor vehicle and motorcycle licensing fee available to a veteran with a disability to the spouse of a veteran with a disability.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-04
Military and Veterans Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0. |
| SD | HB1120 | Intro
Sine Die | Revise certain provisions related to operating a vehicle, boat, or aircraft while under the influence.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-02
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4. H.J. 7 |
| SD | HB1079 | Intro
Sine Die | 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-29
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 1. H.J. 9 |
| SD | HB1071 | Intro
Sine Die | Establish a ten-year boat registration for owners of certain boats.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-27
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 1. |
| SD | SB83 | Intro
Sine Die | 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-23
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 6 |
| SD | HB1059 | Intro
Sine Die | Increase the amounts required in a motor vehicle liability policy.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-22
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0. H.J. 5 |
| SD | HB1069 | Intro
Sine Die | Establish the lifetime registration of and license fees for certain small trailers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-22
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 1. H.J. 5 |
| SD | HB1009 | Intro
Sine Die | Revise the speed limit restriction applicable to the operation of a golf cart on certain highways.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-20
House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 21, NAYS 48. H.J. 54 |
