Legislative Status Update
Updates in 2024
HB1033 [LS] Address the administration of State Conservation Commission functions by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources; includes addition of “promote soil health principles and practices” under “providing for furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water” – delivered to Governor on 1/30/2024, signed 2/6/2024
SCR605 [LS] Affirming the value of grassland ecosystems and the importance of farmers and ranchers as managers; “resolved … that the grassland ecosystem of the Great Plains of North America can be part of the solution to improve water quality, support biodiversity, sequester carbon, maintain healthy soil, and provide habitat for wildlife, and that farmers and ranchers are crucial in conserving grassland ecosystems” – adopted by Senate 2/6/2024
Updates in 2023
None
Updates in 2022
HB1316 [LS], Revise provisions regarding soil health in resource conservation and forestry and conservation districts – referred to interim committee
Updates in 2021
None
House Committee
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Senate Committee
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
State Universities & Researchers
- South Dakota State University: Land-grant university
Agricultural Organizations & Technical Assistance:
Education & Advocacy Groups:
- South Dakota Grassland Coalition
- South Dakota No-Till Association
- South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
Last Update 02/10/2024