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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Ismay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Aaron Aylward | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Josephine Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jana Hunt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28A |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Tony Kayser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Liz Larson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Karla Lems | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| John Shubeck | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Military and Veterans Affairs H.J. 15