South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 71: authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal environmental law.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 71 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal environmental law. Primary sponsor: Transportation. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 S.J. 452.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04 S.J. 452
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-02-26 S.J. 410
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 449
- Signed by the President S.J. 388
- House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 6 H.J. 415
- Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 387
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, H.J. 19
- Transportation Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0 H.J. 19
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to House Transportation H.J. 166
- First Reading House H.J. 150
- Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2 S.J. 114
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