The bill amends several sections of South Dakota law to increase fees associated with mailing decals and license plates to vehicle owners and dealers. Specifically, it changes the fee for mailing decals from $1.50 to $2.50 and introduces a new fee of $12 for mailing license plates. The bill also stipulates that if a decal or plate is requested to be express mailed, the requester must cover the actual costs of postage and handling. These changes apply to various sections of the law, including 32-3A-5.2, 32-5-127, 32-6B-21.1, 32-6C-7.1, 32-7A-10.1, 32-7B-10.1, 32-9-3.1, 32-9-7, and 32-10-17.

In addition to the fee increases, the bill modifies the language throughout these sections to replace "collect from" with "charge," clarifying the responsibility of the department or county treasurer in relation to these fees. The amendments aim to streamline the process and ensure that the fees collected for mailing services are properly accounted for and deposited into the appropriate funds, such as the county general fund or the state motor vehicle fund. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance revenue from vehicle registration services while providing clear guidelines for the associated costs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/07/2026: 32-5-127
House Transportation Engrossed, 01/20/2026: 32-3A-5.2, 32-5-127, 32-6B-21.1, 32-6C-7.1, 32-7A-10.1, 32-7B-10.1, 32-9-3.1, 32-9-7, 32-10-17