South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1157: establish a task force for the purpose of studying aquatic invasive species infestations, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4 H.J. 13

Plain-language summary

HB 1157 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: establish a task force for the purpose of studying aquatic invasive species infestations, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency. Primary sponsor: Tim Goodwin (Republican), Roger DeGroot (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Tim Reed (Republican), Matt Roby (Republican), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Kevin Van Diepen (Republican), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4 H.J. 13.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tim Goodwin (Republican); Roger DeGroot (Republican); Liz Larson (Democratic); Tim Reed (Republican); and 4 more.