South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 136: make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.

Enacted Last action March 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549

Plain-language summary

SB 136 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency. Primary sponsor: Kevin Jensen (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Steve Kolbeck (Republican), Curt Massie (Republican), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican), Curt Voight (Republican), Brandon Wipf (Republican), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kevin Jensen (Republican); Eric Emery (Democratic); Steve Kolbeck (Republican); Curt Massie (Republican); and 10 more.