The Office of the Governor of the State of South Dakota
02/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/26/2026 12:40
Gov. Rhoden Signs Four Bills into Law
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 26, 2026
Contact: Josie Harms
Gov. Rhoden Signs Four Bills into Law
PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following four bills into law:
- HB 1003amends provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees;
- HB 1019revises provisions regarding pesticide laws;
- HB 1201authorizes the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs; and
- HB 1227increases the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle.
Governor Rhoden has signed 62 bills into law and vetoed one this legislative session.
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