On Monday, March 27, the 2023 South Dakota legislature adjourned sine die. This means the legislative session is completed and not returning.
It was a quiet session for sportsmen as Gov. Kristi Noem signed the following bills into law:
House Bill 1018 reestablishes due process by repealing the authorized forfeiture of property used in the illegal capture of fish by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
House Bill 1019 repeals the requirement that Game, Fish and Parks licensing agents be bonded or pay an annual $25 fee to issue licenses.
Even though the 2023 legislative session is over the Sportsmen’s Alliance will continue to monitor activities in South Dakota as you never know when issues that sportsmen need to be aware of may arise.
About the Sportsmen’s Alliance: The Sportsmen’s Alliance protects and defends America’s wildlife conservation programs and the pursuits – hunting, fishing and trapping – that generate the money to pay for them. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation is responsible for public education, legal defense and research. Its mission is accomplished through several distinct programs coordinated to provide the most complete defense capability possible. Stay connected to Sportsmen’s Alliance: Online, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.