The bill amends Section 40-36-46 of South Dakota law to expand the policy advisory committee for animal damage control. The committee will now include representatives from various agricultural and wildlife organizations, specifically the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association, South Dakota Farm Bureau, South Dakota Farmers Union, South Dakota Landowner and Outfitter Alliance, South Dakota Sheep Growers Association, South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, South Dakota Wildlife Federation, and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Wildlife Services.

The purpose of the committee remains to review animal damage control activities and provide recommendations for managing animal damage within the state. The bill stipulates that the committee must meet at least once a year to fulfill its advisory role.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/03/2025: 40-36-46
Enrolled, 03/04/2025: 40-36-46