Gov. Rhoden Signs Good Government Bills into Law

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March 17, 2026

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden Signs Good Government Bills into Law

PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed nine good government bills into law, including SB 39, which repeals the state industrial hemp program.

"South Dakotans deserve a small, limited government that works effectively, stays accountable, and makes commonsense decisions," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "These bills shrink the size of our state government, reduce regulation, and ensure state government continues to work the way it should - responsibly for the people."

Governor Rhoden also signed the following eight bills:

• SB 3limits the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit;
• SB 132modifies provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council;
• SB 219requires that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft;
• HB 1089modifies the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits;
• HB 1149adopts the athletic trainer licensure compact;
• HB 1194clarifies authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours for certain out-of-state licensure applicants, and requires the commission to promulgate rules therefor;
• HB 1232establishes principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation; and
• HB 1320revises a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.

Governor Rhoden has signed 182 bills into law and vetoed one this legislative session.

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