South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1299: permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.
Status: Signed into law, March 30, 2026
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 34-18: A lodging establishment that has fifteen or fewer sleeping rooms may apply to the department for a permit to use a biological filtration system to filter water in the establishment's water recreational facility. Only an establishment that has been issued a permit under this section may use a biological filtration system in a water recreational facility. A permit issued under this section is valid for one year. A water recreational facility that uses a biological filtration system must otherwise meet the minimum public health and safety requirements for a water recreational facility, established by the department pursuant to § 34-18-22. When applying for a permit, an establishment shall submit to the department a document that demonstrates how the proposed system meets water quality outcomes established by the department. A biological filtration system must be inspected by the department every year. If a lodging establishment fails an inspection, the department must revoke the permit. An establishment that fails an inspection may not reapply for a permit under this section for one year. The department shall promulgate …
Sponsors
- Randy Deibert (R, SD-031) · primary sponsor
- Nicole Uhre-Balk (D, HD-032) · primary sponsor
- Helene Duhamel (R, SD-032)
- Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
- Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
- Erin Healy (D, HD-010)
- Erik Muckey (D, HD-015)
- Kent Roe (R, HD-004)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the President
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Remove from Consent Calendar
- : Certified uncontested, placed on consent
- : Do Pass
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in Senate and referred to Health and Human Services
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (March 5, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (March 2, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 18, 2026): 66 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 12, 2026): 10 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Administrative Procedure, Promulgation of Rules, Public Health and Safety
Common questions
- What is HB1299?
- HB1299 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.
- What does HB1299 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.
- What is the status of HB1299?
- Signed into law as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1299?
- Randy Deibert (R, SD-031), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1299?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27074
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