provide for the administrative approval of certain drainage applications by counties.
This bill allows counties in South Dakota to approve certain drainage applications without needing additional state-level administrative approval. It directly affects local county officials and property owners seeking drainage permits by shifting some approval authority to the county level. The key provision grants counties the power to review and approve drainage applications that meet specific criteria, streamlining the process for local infrastructure projects. This change aims to reduce bureaucratic delays while maintaining oversight through county-level review.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Feb 11, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to H.J. 171
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carl Perry
RRepublican
P
Jeff Bathke
RRepublican
P
Paul Miskimins
RRepublican
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