South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Commemoration
SC 831: recognizing the historical significance of the buffalo and celebrating their return to tribal lands in this state.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SC 831 is a commemoration introduced in the South Dakota Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: recognizing the historical significance of the buffalo and celebrating their return to tribal lands in this state. Primary sponsor: Red Dawn Foster (Democratic), Peri Pourier (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Helene Duhamel (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Scott Moore (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Carl Perry (Republican), Tim Reisch (Republican), Michael Rohl (Republican), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): S.J. 471.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dawn Foster | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Peri Pourier | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Aaron Aylward | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Helene Duhamel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tim Reisch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Michael Rohl | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| 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
- S.J. 471