This 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 establishes a fee of two dollars and fifty cents for each decal or set of decals mailed, and twelve dollars for each license plate or set of plates mailed. Additionally, if either the owner or dealer requests express mailing, they must cover the actual costs of postage and handling. The bill also stipulates that all fees collected for mailing or express mailing will be deposited into the county general fund or the state motor vehicle fund, depending on the context.

The amendments affect 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. Each of these sections now includes the new fee structure for mailing decals and license plates, ensuring consistency across the regulations governing vehicle registration and licensing in South Dakota. The bill aims to streamline the process and increase revenue for the state and local governments through these updated fees.

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
Senate Transportation Engrossed, 02/04/2026: 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
Enrolled, 02/11/2026: 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