South Dakota SB79: Permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 41-17-27 be AMENDED: 41-17-27. An individual may not operate a motorized vehicle within the right-of-way of the George S. Mickelson Trail. This section does not apply to: (1) An individual operating a snowmobile, from December first to March thirty-first, inclusive, on the trail from Lead/Deadwood south to the Dumont trailhead, excluding the portion of the right-of-way crossing the subdivisions known as Englewood Acres and Black Forest Ranchettes; (2) A governmental employee while in the performance of an official duty; (3) A member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force, while in the performance of an official duty; (4) An individual authorized by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to operate a motorized vehicle within the right-of-way, for a purpose other than a recreational purpose, under a permit, lease, or contract; (5) An individual operating a self-propelled wheelchair; or (6) An individual operating a Class I electric bicycle, as defined in § 32-20B-9. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. An Act to permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail. I certify that the attachedActoriginated …

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Sponsors

• Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030) · primary sponsor
• Taffy Howard (R, SD-034) · primary sponsor
• Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010)
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• Mary Fitzgerald (R, HD-031)
• Tamara Grove (R, SD-026)
• John Hughes (R, HD-013)
• Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
• Kevin Jensen (R, SD-016)
• Phil Jensen (R, SD-033)
• Chris Kassin (R, HD-017)
• Trish Ladner (R, HD-030)

Votes

• Do Pass (February 26, 2025): 65 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 25, 2025): 12 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Do Pass (January 29, 2025): 33 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Do Pass (January 28, 2025): 6 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB79?

SB79 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail.

What does SB79 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail.

What is the status of SB79?

Passed both chambers as of March 13, 2025.

Who sponsored SB79?

Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB79?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25700