South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1203: exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.
Status: Failed, February 10, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.
From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:
An Act to exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 32-5: [ADDED: A resident of this state who is an active member of a volunteer fire department may apply to the Department of Revenue for an exemption from license fees applicable to any noncommercial automobile, pickup truck, or van licensed in this state pursuant to § 32-5-6.] [ADDED: To qualify for the exemption, the resident must submit with the application for registration a certification from the chief of the fire department to which the resident is attached, confirming that the resident is an active volunteer member of the fire department.] [ADDED: The county treasurer shall record any exemption approved under this section and shall provide the information to the Department of Revenue.] [ADDED: A qualifying applicant may obtain the exemption for one motor vehicle.] [ADDED: The exemption may be renewed annually.] [ADDED: Nothing in this section exempts a person from paying the excise tax required in § 32-5B-1 on the purchase price of any motor vehicle.] [ADDED: The exemption provided for in this section does not include the additional cost of any specialty plate provided for in chapter 32-5.] Underscores indicate new language. [DELETED: Overstrikes] …
Sponsors
- Jon Hansen (R, HD-025) · primary sponsor
- Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
- Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
- Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
- Phil Jensen (R, 33)
- John Sjaarda (R, HD-002)
- Nicole Uhre-Balk (D, HD-032)
Latest actions
- : Deferred to the 41st legislative day
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in House and referred to Transportation
Votes
- Deferred to the 41st legislative day (February 10, 2026): 8 yea, 3 nay, passed
Subjects: Fees, Firefighters, License Plates, Motor Vehicles
Common questions
- What is HB1203?
- HB1203 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.
- What does HB1203 do?
- In its own words: An Act to exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.
- What is the status of HB1203?
- Failed as of February 10, 2026. Latest action: Deferred to the 41st legislative day (February 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1203?
- Jon Hansen (R, HD-025), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1203?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26876
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.