South Dakota SB15: Expand the policy advisory committee for animal damage control.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to expand the policy advisory committee for animal damage control.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to expand the policy advisory committee for animal damage control. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 40-36-46 be AMENDED: 40-36-46. There is created a policy advisory committee for animal damage control consisting of the secretary of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, the supervisor of the wildlife damage management program, the secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources or the secretary's designee, and one representative from each of the following organizations: (1) South Dakota Cattlemen's Association; (2) South Dakota Farm Bureau; (3) South Dakota Farmers Union; (4) South Dakota Landowner and Outfitter Alliance; (5) South Dakota Sheep Growers Association; (6) South Dakota Stockgrowers Association; (7) South Dakota Wildlife Federation; and (8) United Sates Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Wildlife Services. The committee shall review animal damage control activities and provide recommendations for controlling animal damage in this state. The committee shall meet at least once a year. An Act to expand the policy advisory committee for animal damage control. I certify that the attachedActoriginated in the:SenateasBillNo.15Secretary of the SenatePresident of the SenateAttest:Secretary of the SenateSpeaker of the HouseAttest:Chief ClerkSenateBillNo.[ADDED: 15]File No.____Chapter No.______ Received at this Executive Officethis_____day of_____________,2025at____________M.Byfor the GovernorThe attached Act is herebyapproved this________day of______________, A.D., …

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Sponsors

• Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008) · primary sponsor
• Curt Massie (R, HD-033) · primary sponsor
• Drew Peterson (R, HD-019)
• Michael Rohl (R, SD-001)

Votes

• Do Pass (March 3, 2025): 68 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 27, 2025): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (January 24, 2025): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (January 23, 2025): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB15?

SB15 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Expand the policy advisory committee for animal damage control.

What does SB15 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to expand the policy advisory committee for animal damage control.

What is the status of SB15?

Passed both chambers as of March 13, 2025.

Who sponsored SB15?

Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB15?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25809