The bill amends several sections of South Dakota law to require that expenditures from the Department of Game, Fish and Parks fund be budgeted through the general appropriation bill. Key amendments include stipulations that any revenue collected from habitat conservation emblems, as well as funds for various programs and acquisitions related to wildlife management, must be deposited into the department's fund and that expenditures from this fund must be budgeted through the general appropriation bill. This change aims to enhance financial oversight and accountability regarding the use of funds within the department.

Additionally, the bill repeals a previous provision that required an informational budget for all funds received by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, thereby streamlining the budgeting process. The amendments also clarify the sources of funds for various activities, such as habitat improvement and property acquisition, emphasizing that these funds must be managed in accordance with the new budgeting requirements. Overall, the bill seeks to ensure that all financial activities of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks are subject to legislative review and appropriations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/30/2025: 32-5-197, 40-36-9, 41-2-19, 41-2-21, 41-2-22, 41-2-23, 41-2-25, 41-2-29, 41-2-31, 41-2-35, 41-2-35.1, 41-4-2, 41-6-86, 41-13-1