South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1037: exempt active-duty members of the armed forces of the United States and veterans from paying a resident fishing license fee.

In committee Last action January 22, 2026: Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2

Plain-language summary

HB 1037 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: exempt active-duty members of the armed forces of the United States and veterans from paying a resident fishing license fee. Primary sponsor: Travis Ismay (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Tony Kayser (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Karla Lems (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), John Shubeck (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Travis Ismay (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Josephine Garcia (Republican); and 11 more.