SD House of Representatives | 2026-02-11 [Source] Translate

The meeting began with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirming a quorum. The House Journal from the previous day was approved. Governor Larry Roden announced the approval of several House Bills, which were submitted to the Secretary of State. Reports from various committees included the Committee on Legislative Procedure confirming the enrollment of House Bill 1034 and the delivery of bills to the Governor. The Committee on House Health and Human Services reported on multiple House Bills, including deferrals and amendments. The Committee on House State Affairs tabled House Bill 1221, while the Committee on House Commerce and Energy reported on several bills. The House received messages regarding Senate amendments and new Senate Bills, requesting favorable consideration. A motion to adjourn until February 12th passed. Representative Reich moved to concur with Senate amendments to House Bill 1080, clarifying a language issue regarding insurance for veterans. The motion passed with a vote of 65 in favor and 1 against. Personal privileges were granted to recognize individuals and groups, including Ashlyn Copal and representatives from the American Heart Association. The House adopted reports from standing committees on various House Bills, conducted the first reading of House Bills and Senate Bills, and approved consent calendar items without objections. House Bill 1187, aimed at adding coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect, was discussed. Representative Fitzgerald introduced Amendment 1187C, which failed in a voice vote. Concerns were raised about the amendment's breadth, with some representatives advocating for stronger protections for children in athletic environments. Representative Peterson introduced Amendment 1187B, which aimed to broaden the bill while maintaining focus on specific contexts, but the discussion highlighted complexities in defining mandatory reporters. House Bill 1183, revising Good Samaritan laws related to drug overdoses, received broad support for its potential to save lives. House Bill 1194, focusing on credit work experience for out-of-state cosmetology license applicants, passed after an amendment clarified its language. House Bill 1105, addressing healthcare access in rural communities, passed with a vote of 45 in favor and 20 against. House Bill 1165, proposing new regulations for estheticians, faced opposition due to concerns about additional regulations and costs. The bill ultimately failed with a vote of 27 in favor and 38 against. House Bill 1263, eliminating an exclusion from the definition of an agricultural equipment dealer, passed with a vote of 62 in favor and 3 against. House Bill 1265, allowing for the salvage of pheasant eggs unintentionally destroyed during agricultural operations, received support and passed with a vote of 54 in favor, 11 against, and 5 excused. House Bill 1227 proposed increasing the annual fee for electric vehicles from $50 to $100 to align with gasoline-powered vehicles. The bill passed with a vote of 49 in favor, 16 against, and 5 excused. The speaker signed several Senate bills related to the South Dakota retirement system and announced upcoming committee meetings. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which passed.