South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 164: 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.

Enacted Last action March 11, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-11 S.J. 518

Plain-language summary

SB 164 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Taffy Howard (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-11 S.J. 518.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Taffy Howard (Republican); Tim Goodwin (Republican); Phil Jensen (Republican); Dylan Jordan (Republican); and 3 more.