South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1271: prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1271 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: Bobbi Andera (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 3 H.J. 17.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| John Sjaarda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 3 H.J. 17
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 217