South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1232: establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.
Status: Signed into law, March 30, 2026
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 1-54-5 be AMENDED: 1-54-5. It is the policy of the state to consult with a tribal government regarding the conduct of state government programs that have the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation. In developing or administering any program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation, the state recognizes the following guiding principles: (1) Commitment to cooperation and collaboration between the agency and each Indian tribe; (2) Understanding of and respect for the Indian tribes as sovereign nations and the government-to-government relationship between the state and each tribe; (3) Regular and early communication with tribal officials; (4) Accountability when addressing issues raised by tribal officials regarding the program; and (5) Preservation of the tribal-state relationship. This section may not be construed to confer any substantive rights on any party in any litigation or otherwise. An Act to establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation. I certify that the attached …
Sponsors
- Peri Pourier (R, HD-027) · primary sponsor
- Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
- Red Foster (D, SD-027)
- Tamara Grove (R, SD-026)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the President
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Certified uncontested, placed on consent
- : Do Pass
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in Senate and referred to State Affairs
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (March 5, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (March 4, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (February 11, 2026): 63 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (February 9, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: State Affairs and Government, Indian Tribes
Common questions
- What is HB1232?
- HB1232 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.
- What does HB1232 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.
- What is the status of HB1232?
- Signed into law as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1232?
- Peri Pourier (R, HD-027), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1232?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27199
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.