South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 608: urging collaboration to reduce hunger and food waste in this state under the protections of the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SCR 608 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: urging collaboration to reduce hunger and food waste in this state under the protections of the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act. Primary sponsor: Jamie Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution as Amended , Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 9 H.J. 444.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution as Amended , Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 9 H.J. 444
- Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 422
- First Reading House H.J. 315
- Senate Adopt Resolution as amended , Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 3 S.J. 246
- Senate Motion to amend resolution , Passed, S.J. 245
- Senate Deferred to another day , Passed, S.J. 198
- First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 177