FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 23, 2026

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden Signs Six Bills into Law

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following six bills into law:

• SB 54 revises the conditions for in-service distributions from the South Dakota deferred compensation plan;
• SB 91 clarifies the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances;
• HB 1020 increases the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and declares an emergency;
• HB 1030 amends provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections;
• HB 1034 increases fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners; and
• HB 1080 allows a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and limits personal liability to the business owner and veteran.

Governor Rhoden has signed 51 bills into law and vetoed one this legislative session.

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