South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1034: increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
Status: Signed into law, February 23, 2026
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
From the enrolled text, February 11, 2026:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 32-3A-5.2 be AMENDED: 32-3A-5.2. In addition to the registration fee required under § 32-3A-5, the department or county treasurer shall charge the owner two dollars and fifty cents per decal or set of decals if a decal is sent to the owner through the mail. If the applicant requests that a decal be express mailed, the applicant shall pay the actual cost of postage and handling. The county treasurer shall deposit any fees for mailing or expressing decals in the county general fund. Section 2. That § 32-5-127 be AMENDED: 32-5-127. In addition to the registration fees required by this chapter, the department or county treasurer shall charge the owner, when sent to the owner through the mail: (1) Two dollars and fifty cents per decal or set of decals; and (2) Twelve dollars per license plate or set of plates. Section 3. That § 32-6B-21.1 be AMENDED: 32-6B-21.1. In addition to the license plate and decal fees assessed in §§ 32-6B-21, 32-6B-22.1, 32-6B-23, and 32-6B-36.3, the department shall charge the dealer, when sent to the owner through the mail: (1) Two dollars and fifty cents per …
Sponsors
- Randy Deibert (R, SD-031) · primary sponsor
- Mike Weisgram (R, HD-024) · primary sponsor
- Tim Czmowski (R, HD-006)
- Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
- Nick Fosness (R, HD-001)
- Jim Halverson (R, HD-021)
- Mellissa Heermann (R, HD-007)
- David Kull (R, HD-002)
- Liz Larson (D, SD-010)
- Jim Mehlhaff (R, SD-024)
- Scott Moore (R, HD-023)
- Erik Muckey (D, HD-015)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the President
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Concurred in amendments
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Motion to amend
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : Referred to Transportation
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (February 6, 2026): 27 yea, 7 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (February 4, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (January 23, 2026): 42 yea, 22 nay, passed
- Concurred in amendments (January 22, 2026): 53 yea, 12 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (January 20, 2026): 10 yea, 3 nay, passed
Subjects: Fees, License Plates, Motor Vehicles
Common questions
- What is HB1034?
- HB1034 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
- What does HB1034 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
- What is the status of HB1034?
- Signed into law as of February 23, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (February 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1034?
- Randy Deibert (R, SD-031), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1034?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26509
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