SB 237 South Dakota Senate · 2026 Regular Session

require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.

SB 237 requires developers seeking conditional use permits for projects that would significantly strain public infrastructure or rights-of-way to send certified mail notice to county or municipal authorities at least 45 days before applying. Authorities must then schedule a public hearing within 30 days to determine if a "haul road agreement" (a contract for using public roads to transport heavy materials) or other conditions are needed. Within 14 days after the hearing, authorities must provide a written decision to the applicant about required agreements or conditions. This bill directly affects developers, counties, and municipalities by adding procedural steps to review infrastructure impacts before granting permits.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Signed Mar 12, 2026
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Senate Local Government Engrossed Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 3, 2026
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The bill was finalized and enrolled for signature, with no substantive policy changes. The text now includes official legislative formatting, session information, and certification signatures required for a bill to become law.
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Added official enrolled bill formatting including session year (101st), bill number (SB 237), and certification signatures from the Secretary of the Senate, Governor, and House officers.

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Added standard enrolled bill footer with file numbers, chapter numbers, and attestation signatures for the Secretary of State.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 20, 2026 · House Mar 2, 2026

How they voted

268
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 35
Feb 20, 2026
D Democratic3
2 Yea 1 Nay
66% Yea
R Republican32
24 Yea 7 Nay 1
75% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
9
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Mar 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 529
executive
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 516
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the President S.J. 448
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0 H.J. 477
lower
Mar 2, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (65-0-5)
house
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Local Government Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 2
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
First read in House and referred to House Local Government H.J. 416
lower
Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 26, NAYS 8 S.J. 345
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (26-8-1)
senate
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Local Government Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Introduced
Local Government Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 237B
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Senate Local Government S.J. 199
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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