South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1273: revise certain mining statutes.

In committee Last action February 12, 2026: Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 2 H.J. 20

Plain-language summary

HB 1273 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: revise certain mining statutes. Primary sponsor: Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Erin Healy (Democratic), Terri Jorgenson (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Carl Perry (Republican), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 2 H.J. 20.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic); Eric Emery (Democratic); Tim Goodwin (Republican); Erin Healy (Democratic); and 5 more.