South Dakota legislation · 100th Legislature (2025)
South Dakota HB1072: modernize provisions relating to water development districts.
Status: Signed into law, February 25, 2025
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to modernize provisions relating to water development districts.
From the enrolled text:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to modernize provisions relating to water development districts. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 46A-3A-1 be AMENDED: 46A-3A-1. A water development district is a political subdivision of this state. A water development district may be or (2) In accordance with the procedure set forth in this chapter. A water development district is recognized as a legal entity on the January first following the date of its creation. Section 2. That § 46A-3A-1.1 be AMENDED: 46A-3A-1.1. Each water development district shall promote the conservation, development, and proper management of district water resources, according to district priorities. Each water development district shall serve as a district‐wide clearinghouse for water quality and supply projects through: (1) The provision of technical, organizational, and financial assistance to prospective and existing project sponsors; (2) The recommendation of projects for inclusion in the state water plan; and (3) Any lawful means, not otherwise provided, to accomplish the purposes of chapters 34A-2, 34A-3A, 34A-6, and 34A-9, chapters 46A-3A to 46A-3E, inclusive, and chapters 46A-1 and 46A-2. Section 3. That § 46A-3A-2 be AMENDED: 46A-3A-2. The Central Plains Water Development District is established. The district is comprised of: (1) Faulk, Hughes, Hyde, Potter, and Sully counties; and (2) All municipalities that; (a) Are wholly …
Sponsors
- Kadyn Wittman (D, HD-015) · primary sponsor
- Jeff Bathke (R, HD-020)
- Helene Duhamel (R, SD-032)
- Erin Healy (D, HD-010)
- David Kull (R, HD-002)
- Larson, Liz (D)
- Erik Muckey (D, HD-015)
- Carl Perry (R, 03)
- Jamie Smith (D, SD-015)
- Nicole Uhre-Balk (D, HD-032)
- Richard Vasgaard (R, HD-017)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the President
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Do Pass
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in Senate and referred to Local Government
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Motion to amend
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (February 13, 2025): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 12, 2025): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (January 30, 2025): 56 yea, 9 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 28, 2025): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Elections, Petitions, Water Management
Common questions
- What is HB1072?
- HB1072 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (100th Legislature (2025)): modernize provisions relating to water development districts.
- What does HB1072 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to modernize provisions relating to water development districts.
- What is the status of HB1072?
- Signed into law as of February 25, 2025. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (February 25, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1072?
- Kadyn Wittman (D, HD-015), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1072?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/25419
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