South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HCR6004: encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.
Status: In committee, January 28, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions. [ADDED.
From the introduced text, January 14, 2026:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions. [ADDED: WHEREAS, payment with physical cash prevents tracking and controlling purchases; and] [ADDED: WHEREAS, payment with physical cash saves businesses money on transaction fees; and] [ADDED: WHEREAS, payment with physical cash ensures more money stays in this state; and] [ADDED: WHEREAS, payment with physical cash ensures the unbanked can participate in the South Dakota economy; and] [ADDED: WHEREAS, the use of physical cash in transactions makes this state more resilient in case of a natural disaster or emergency situation;] [ADDED: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the Senate concurring therein, that the citizens of this state are strongly encouraged to pay with physical cash whenever and wherever possible; and] [ADDED: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the citizens of this state are strongly encouraged to support businesses that offer a discount for using physical cash; and] [ADDED: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that businesses in this state are strongly encouraged to offer a discount for using physical cash in transactions.] Underscores indicate new language. [DELETED: Overstrikes] indicate deleted language.
Sponsors
- John Sjaarda (R, HD-002) · primary sponsor
- Bobbi Andera (R, HD-010)
- Julie Auch (R, HD-018)
- Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
- Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
- Greg Blanc (R, SD-035)
- Lana Greenfield (R, HD-022)
- John Hughes (R, HD-013)
- Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
- Phil Jensen (R, 33)
- Dylan Jordan (R, HD-004)
- Logan Manhart (R, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : Concurred in Resolution
- : First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
- : Adopt Resolution
- : Do Pass
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : Referred to Commerce and Energy
- : First Reading House
Votes
- Adopt Resolution (February 19, 2026): 43 yea, 24 nay, passed
- Concurred in Resolution (January 28, 2026): 16 yea, 18 nay, failed
- Do Pass (January 23, 2026): 8 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: Trade, House Concurrent Resolution
Common questions
- What is HCR6004?
- HCR6004 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.
- What does HCR6004 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions. [ADDED.
- What is the status of HCR6004?
- In committee as of January 28, 2026. Latest action: Concurred in Resolution (January 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR6004?
- John Sjaarda (R, HD-002), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR6004?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26713
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.