South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 173: extend the motor vehicle and motorcycle licensing fee available to a veteran with a disability to the spouse of a veteran with a disability.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 173 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: extend the motor vehicle and motorcycle licensing fee available to a veteran with a disability to the spouse of a veteran with a disability. Primary sponsor: Joy Hohn (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Military and Veterans Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Hohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Amber Hulse | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Tesa Schwans | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Larry Zikmund | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
“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 Tabled , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Military and Veterans Affairs S.J. 141