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HB 1034 South Dakota House · 2025 Regular Session

make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.

This bill authorizes funding to cover expenses for suppressing wildfires affecting South Dakota and officially declares a state of emergency. The funds will be used to support firefighting efforts and related emergency response activities during wildfire incidents. By declaring an emergency, the bill enables the state to access additional resources and streamline decision-making for wildfire management. The legislation directly impacts state agencies responsible for fire suppression and emergency management operations.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes state funding for wildfire suppression and declares emergency, directly advancing budget allocation for essential public safety services.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides funding for wildfire suppression, protecting natural resources and reducing environmental damage from fires.85% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Signed Feb 18, 2025
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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 5, 2025
MODERATE
The document transitioned from a browser compatibility notice to the complete enrolled text of House Bill 1034, which appropriates $2,602,081 from the general fund to the state fire suppression special revenue fund for wildfire suppression costs and declares an emergency. This change represents the final legislative version of the bill ready for execution rather than a technical browser error message.
TECHNICAL

Removed browser compatibility warnings and navigation elements that were part of the webpage interface before the bill text was displayed.

FISCAL

Added the complete enrolled text of HB 1034 appropriating $2,602,081 from the general fund to the state fire suppression special revenue fund for wildfire suppression costs.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions requiring the Secretary of Public Safety to approve vouchers and the state auditor to draw warrants for payment of authorized expenditures.

TIMELINE

Added emergency declaration stating the Act is in full force and effect from passage and approval, along with executive office certification and signing documentation.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 4, 2025 · House Jan 27, 2025

How they voted

35–0
Passed
Total votes 35
Feb 4, 2025
D Democratic3
3 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican32
32 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
6
Committee
3
Feb 18, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 2025-02-18 H.J. 298
executive
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the President S.J. 199
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 207
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0 S.J. 167
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 153
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0 H.J. 126
lower
Jan 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee on Appropriations Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 15, NAYS 0 J.J. 15
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to H.J. 23
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.