urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South Dakota.
HCR 6001 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South Dakota. It directly addresses DHS and aims to benefit law enforcement personnel serving South Dakota’s nine federally recognized tribal nations, including those working in culturally specific contexts. The resolution requests DHS collaborate with tribal leaders and state agencies to design training programs tailored to tribal communities’ unique needs. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally asks DHS to consider South Dakota as a location for such an academy. The resolution emphasizes South Dakota’s existing partnerships with tribal nations and the Bureau of Indian Affairs in law enforcement training.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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HCR6001A
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to add specific conditions requiring a tribal law enforcement training academy to avoid any connection with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and to express support for increased tribal law enforcement funding. These changes clarify the bill's intent to ensure the academy serves tribal communities without immigration enforcement involvement.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include specific requirements and conditions for the academy's operation and funding support.
REQUIREMENT
Added three specific conditions requiring the academy to have no connection, not be used as a detention center, and not enter agreements with ICE.
FISCAL
Added language expressing legislative support for increased funding for tribal law enforcement across the nation.
ENFORCEMENT
Added a new resolution clause encouraging collaboration with tribal leaders and state agencies to address unique cultural needs.
SCOPE
Modified the resolution to include specific partnership details with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the nine tribal nations.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 2, 2026 · House Feb 4, 2026
How they voted
32–2
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 35
Feb 2, 2026
D
Democratic3
100% Yea
R
Republican32
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
6
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments , Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0 H.J. 216
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Concurred in Resolution as Amended , Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2 S.J. 158
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Motion to amend resolution , Passed, S.J. 158
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 137
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Adopt Resolution as amended , Passed, YEAS 49, NAYS 18 H.J. 162
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Judiciary Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Judiciary Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment HCR6001A
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 10
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Emery
DDemocratic
P
Jamie Smith
DDemocratic
P
Peri Pourier
RRepublican
P
Will Mortenson
RRepublican
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