Issues of importance or interest to agriculture are listed below: click on the link to read complete legislation.

To find ANY bill click on the following links:

HOUSE http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/default.aspx?Session=2016#HB

SENATE: http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/default.aspx?Session=2016#SB

 

SB 3 revises the definition for determining ag land property by revising income criteria (gross income equal to at least 10% of the assessed value of the bare land) and including a management unit definition;

Passed Ag & Natural Resources and passed the Senate.  Passed Senate 2-4-2016 – Referred to House Ag & Natural Resources  http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/SB3P.pdf

 

SB 4 which allows a person to request local director of equalization for classification as noncropland native grassland or land that has been seeded to perennial vegetation for at least 30 years and used for animal grazing or left unharvested;

Senate to Senate Ag & Natural Resources           http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/SB4P.pdf

 

SB 23 would allow School & Public Lands 5 years to complete a land exchange instead of the current 2 so that SPL has time to negotiate with the federal land managing agency Amended in Senate Ag; Passed Senate Floor; sent to House Ag

http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/SB23P.pdf

 

SB 58 revises certain restrictions for the use of night-vision equipment for hunting under certain conditions by allowing up to four guests to participate in a night hunt. Passed Senate vote 18 – 14.  Sent to House Ag & Natural Resources  http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/SB58P.pdf

 

SB 62 would require manufacturers of farm machinery and equipment to replace the machinery or equipment or to refund its purchase price if it fails to conform to the manufacturer’s warranty, to specify the manufacturer’s obligations to remedy any nonconforming conditions, and to provide cause of action against the manufacturer for failure to comply.  Senate Commerce & Energy; scheduled for hearing 2-2-2016 http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/SB62P.pdf

Sent to the 42st Day

 

HB 1007 seeks an appropriation of $175,000 to SDSU. SDSU research would update SD Dept of Revenue production data and assess impact if additional factors are considered in determining “highest and best use.” Current highest and best use uses only what is physically possible; recommendation is to also consider what is financially feasible (accessibility, market access, marginal productivity, risk) and what will provide maximum profitability (long-term sustainability, environmental practices, etc).  Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations scheduled for hearing.

http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/HB1007P.pdf

 

Signed by Governor -HB 1018 defines certain terms related to commercial fertilizer and soil amendments by defining manipulated manure that is sold as commercial. HB 1018 passed both committees and both House and Senate.  Passed by House Senate and has been signed by the Speaker and President.  http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/HB1018P.pdf

 

HB 1068 is a 171 page bill that seeks to adopt a new South Dakota Nonprofit Corporation Act.  The bill would modernize non-profit statutes.  The exact impact on non-profit organizations is yet to be determined. Amended in House Judiciary. Hearing date 2-17-2016 http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/HB1068P.pdf

 

The County government interim committee brought forth several pieces of legislation including:

 

SB 2 which would revise the $14 M annual alcohol beverage tax distribution from 75% state/25% cities to 50% state/25% city/255 county. SB 2 was passed out of Senate Local Government. Passed Senate Local Government and Senate Floor.  Passed House local Government.  Deferred on the House Floor. http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/SB2P.pdf

 

SB 16 proposes to increase the nursery inspection fees The State intends that the nursery certificate of inspection (aka license) program be self-supporting but it has operated as a deficit for several years. Current estimated cost is $97,000 annually. SD Dept of Ag issues about 437 biennial “licenses” to nurseryman (growers) and dealers. SD Ag proposes “licenses” may be issued annually with an accompanying fee increase 80%. Passed; Joint Committee on Appropriations

http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/SB16P.pdf

 

SB 18 request continued support for $1,000,000 expenditure authority for Coordinated Natural Resources Conservation Fund. Joint Appropriations hearing held Tuesday, January 19. No action taken because, as noted above, the Committee cannot yet vote on bills.  Parties apply for project grants from this Fund.  While $500,000 plus interest automatically deposits in the fund each year, the Department of Agriculture must have expenditure authority to spend the funds.

Referred to Joint Appropriations 1-27-2016 http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/SB18P.pdf

 

House Bills

 

House Bill 1024 requests a $250,000 appropriation for the maintenance and repair of state owned dams and to declare an emergency.  The Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Commissioner of School and Public Lands.  Referred to Joint Appropriations.   http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/HB1024P.pdf

 

 

House Bill 1031 revise certain provisions pertaining to weights and measures.  The Committee on Commerce and Energy at the request of the Department of Public Safety. Amended and Passed House Commerce and Energy.  Passed the House 65 – 0. Passed Senate Commerce and Energy 2-9 vote 7 – 0.  Put on Consent Calander. http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/HB1031P.pdf

 

 

House Bill 1043 revise the state aid to special education formula.  The Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Bureau of Finance and Management.  Referred to Joint Appropriations Committee; passed.  http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/HB1043P.pdf

 

House Bill 1044 revise the state aid to general education formula. The Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Bureau of Finance and Management.  Referred to Joint Committee Appropriations; passed.  http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/HB1044P.pdf

 

House Bill 1046 requests a $1,000,000.00 appropriation to the railroad trust fund and to declare an emergency.  The Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Department of Transportation. Referred to Joint Appropriations.  Committee passed.  http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/HB1046P.pdf

 

House Bill 1054 authorize the production and sale of industrial hemp.  Representative Verchio and Senator Heinert, Referred to House Ag & Natural Resources passed. Passed the House 57 – 11 ammended, sent to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources.  http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/HB1054P.pdf

 

 

House Bill 1071 Revise certain provisions regarding the annual conference between county commissioners and the director of equalization. Sponsors: Representative Jensen (Alex) and Senator Fiegen.  Passed House Local Government. Passed House 66 – 0 .  Sent to Senate Local Government. http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/HB1071P.pdf

 

House Bill 1080  To make an appropriation and to transfer certain money to the Bureau of Administration to fund a design study for a potential expansion and upgrade to the State Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory and to declare an emergency.  Passed Joint Committee on Appropriations 15 -0.  Referred to House of Representatives.  http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=1080&Session=2016

 

House Bill 1084 to define when concurrent employment may be used to calculate earnings in workers’ compensation case.  Passed House 65 – 0 referred to Senate Commerce. http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=1084&Session=2016

 

House Bill 1094 To increase the commercial fertilizer inspection fee for purposes of fertilizer-related research and education and to create the Nutrient Research and Education Council to promote such research and education.  Passed House Ag & Natural Resources with a 12 – 1 vote. http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=1094&Session=2016

 

House 1140 to revise certain provisions regarding county zoning.  Referred to House Local Government. http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=1140&Session=2016

 

Senate Bills

Senate Bill 12

 

authorize the Board of Regents to sell certain extraneous real property in Brookings County and to deposit the proceeds with the state treasurer to be credited to a fund designated as the real property acquisition and capital improvement fund for South Dakota State University. The Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Board of Regents.  Passed Joint Appropriations.Passed Senate 35 – 0. Passed committee and sent to House Floor. http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/SB12JAP.pdf

 

Senate Bill 35 update references to certain federal motor carrier regulations.  The Committee on Transportation at the request of the Department of Public Safety.  Passed Senate; and the House signed by the President.  http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2016/Bills/SB35P.pdf

 

Senate Bill 59 Sponsors: Senator Vehle and Representative Duvall.  Revise certain provisions regarding the application of the special annual road funding levy.  Passed Senate 35 – 0 sent to House Taxation.

SB 68 annual omnibus water funding bill. Passed Senate 35-0. Referred to House.  http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=68&Session=2016

SB 98 revise and repeal certain anti-corporate provisions regarding pork production. Referred to Senate Ag. http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=98&Session=2016

SB 107 clarify the 660’ safety zone restriction on hunting. Passed Senate Ag. http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=107&Session=2016

 

SB 109 require counties to conduct random checkpoints for overweight vehicles as a condition of receiving funds from the bridge improvement grant fund. Referred to Senate Transportation.  http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=109&Session=2016

 

SB 110 increase certain fuel excise tax rates. Amended in Senate Transportation as follows:  On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, delete everything after “Act to” and insert “revise certain provisions regarding motor vehicle fuel not specifically taxed under the fuel excise tax.”.  Scheduled for hearing. http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=110&Session=2016

 

SB 111 Revise certain provisions regarding the county wheel tax, in reference to wide-based super-single tires. Referred to Senate Taxation.  http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=111&Session=2016

 

 

SB 127 Revise provisions for placement of a utility facility across a railroad right of Way. Referred to Senate Transportation.  http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=127&Session=2016

 

SB 135 Allow over-width farm equipment to be operated on primary highways after sunset under certain conditions. Refereed to Senate Transportation.  http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=135&Session=2016

 

SB 141 Revise distribution of petroleum release compensation and tank inspection fees. Referred to Senate Transportation.  http://legis.sd.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=141&Session=2016

 

 

Caren Assman

SD Wheat Inc.,

PO Box 667

Pierre  SD  57501

1-605-224-4418

1-605-222-1919

wheatinc@midco.net