South Dakota HCR6003: recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in

What the bill says

An Act A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black Hills, and commending the organizations engaged in this work.

From the enrolled text, January 27, 2026:

An Act A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black Hills, and commending the organizations engaged in this work. WHEREAS, access to clean and reliable water resources is fundamental to the health, livelihood, and prosperity of all South Dakotans; and WHEREAS, the Black Hills region faces growing water shortages that threaten communities, ecosystems, and future generations; and WHEREAS, conservation and restoration practices, such as native vegetation restoration, stream and riparian rehabilitation, beaver dam analogues, and other low-tech, process-based methods, have been shown to spread, slow, and store water on the landscape, improving both water quality and water availability; and WHEREAS, these practices serve an important role in fire mitigation by breaking up fuel continuity, increasing soil moisture, supporting green riparian corridors that act as natural firebreaks, and helping landscapes recover more quickly after wildfires; and WHEREAS, these practices not only enhance water resilience and reduce fire risks, but also improve soil health, support wildlife habitat, reduce flooding, and strengthen local ecosystems; and WHEREAS, local conservation districts, watershed groups, landowners, tribal nations, nonprofits, and state and federal partners, are working collaboratively in the Black Hills to restore streams, wetlands, and riparian areas; and WHEREAS, conservation and restoration are cost-effective, science-based tools to address water shortages, mitigate wildfire …

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Sponsors

• Tim Reed (R, 07) · primary sponsor
• Nicole Uhre-Balk (D, HD-032) · primary sponsor
• Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010)
• Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• John Carley (R, SD-029)
• Roger Degroot (R, HD-007)
• Randy Deibert (R, SD-031)
• Helene Duhamel (R, SD-032)
• Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
• Josephine Garcia (R, HD-005)
• Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)

Latest actions

1. January 26, 2026: Concurred in Resolution
2. January 23, 2026: First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
3. January 22, 2026: Adopt Resolution
4. January 21, 2026: Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
5. January 15, 2026: First Reading House

Votes

• Concurred in Resolution (January 26, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Adopt Resolution (January 22, 2026): 68 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HCR6003?

HCR6003 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in.

What does HCR6003 do?

In its own words: An Act A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black Hills, and commending the organizations engaged in this work.

What is the status of HCR6003?

In committee as of January 26, 2026. Latest action: Concurred in Resolution (January 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR6003?

Tim Reed (R, 07), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HCR6003?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26451