This bill revises the provisions related to the livestock disease emergency fund in South Dakota. It amends Section 40-15-37 to clarify the distribution of fees collected by the livestock auction agency, specifying that ten percent will be credited to the livestock disease emergency fund, while the remaining ninety percent will go to the livestock auction market inspectors fund. Notably, expenditures from both funds must now be appropriated in the general appropriation bill. Additionally, Section 40-15-38 is amended to state that the livestock disease emergency fund is only available for use by the Animal Industry Board upon a determination by the Governor that an emergency exists, and it expands the scope of the fund to include both livestock and poultry.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 13-49-20.6, which previously allowed the Governor to utilize excess funds in the livestock disease emergency fund for reserved veterinary slots or grants in out-of-state schools. This change reflects a shift in how the funds can be allocated, emphasizing their use for disease control and eradication efforts as determined by the Governor. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the management and use of funds related to livestock disease emergencies in South Dakota.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/20/2026: 40-15-37, 40-15-38, 13-49-20.6