South Dakota SB120: Update the membership of the Animal Industry Board to include a poultry producer.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to update the membership of the Animal Industry Board to include a poultry producer.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to update the membership of the Animal Industry Board to include a poultry producer. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 40-3-2 be AMENDED: 40-3-2. The Animal Industry Board shall consist of eight members appointed by the Governor. Any interested farm, commodity, livestock auction or livestock commission, or veterinary organization may submit nominations to the Governor from which appointments may be made. Each term is for a period of three years and until the successor is appointed and qualified. Any vacancy may be filled by appointment of the Governor for the balance of the unexpired term. The terms of members begin on October thirty-first of the calendar year in which the Governor appoints the member, unless otherwise designated by the Governor. The appointee's term expires on October thirtieth in the third year of appointment. Any member's term ending June 30, 2013, or thereafter is extended to October thirtieth in the year the term is to expire. Section 2. That § 40-3-3 be AMENDED: 40-3-3. All members of the Animal Industry Board must be residents and electors of the state. One member must be a cattleman, one member must be a sheepman, one member must be a livestock feeder, one member must be a hog producer, one …

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Sponsors

• Kevin Van Diepen (R, HD-022) · primary sponsor
• David Wheeler (R, SD-022) · primary sponsor
• Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008)
• Randy Deibert (R, SD-031)
• Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
• Lana Greenfield (R, HD-022)
• Scott Moore (R, HD-023)
• Carl Perry (R, SD-003)
• Tim Reed (R, HD-007)

Votes

• Do Pass Amended (March 10, 2025): 69 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (March 6, 2025): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 19, 2025): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 13, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB120?

SB120 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (100th Legislature (2025)): Update the membership of the Animal Industry Board to include a poultry producer.

What does SB120 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to update the membership of the Animal Industry Board to include a poultry producer.

What is the status of SB120?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2025.

Who sponsored SB120?

Kevin Van Diepen (R, HD-022), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB120?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26054