provide rulemaking authority for the licensure of fishing guides, hunting guides, and outfitters, and to provide a penalty.
This bill establishes the legal framework for licensing fishing guides, hunting guides, and outfitters in South Dakota. It authorizes state officials to create specific rules for obtaining these licenses and sets penalties for operating without one. The measure directly impacts individuals and businesses providing guided outdoor recreation services by requiring formal certification.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Feb 18, 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
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 184
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Erik Muckey
DDemocratic
P
Jamie Smith
DDemocratic
P
Roger DeGroot
RRepublican
P
Taffy Howard
RRepublican
P
Tim Reed
RRepublican
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