SB 148 South Dakota Senate · 2026 Regular Session

terminate bounty payments for the control of nest predation.

This bill (SB 148) ends state funding for bounties paid to control wildlife that preys on bird nests. Specifically, it amends two laws (§ 40-36-9 and § 41-2-35) to prohibit using state funds from the Game, Fish and Parks department or animal damage control fund for bounties on animals like badgers, raccoons, skunks, or foxes when the purpose is nest predation control. The change directly affects how the Department of Game, Fish and Parks allocates its budget, stopping a specific funding mechanism for wildlife management. It does not alter wildlife management practices or create new programs - only removes authorization for this type of bounty payment.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 15
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Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 129
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13 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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