HB 1215 South Dakota House · 2025 Regular Session

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

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