# South Dakota HB 1020: increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency.

South Dakota HB 1020, increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by no sponsor on record; status signed, last action 2026-02-23 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1020
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-02-23, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: no sponsor on record
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Animals and Livestock, Emergency Clause, Executive/Judiciary Request, Fees, Promulgation of Rules
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (90 yes, 28 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Livestock owners face $1.65 inspection fee cap: cost, low. South Dakota's board can set livestock ownership inspection fees up to $1.65 per animal, including outside the inspection area. The board sets actual fees by rule; the law does not automatically charge the maximum. Brand registration, application, and transfer fees each have a $50 cap; duplicate ce…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- (none)

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-17 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 26 | 7 |   |
| 2026-02-10 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 6 | 1 |   |
| 2026-01-26 | House | Do Pass | pass | 49 | 18 |   |
| 2026-01-22 | House | Do Pass | pass | 9 | 2 |   |

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2025-12-26: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303668.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. (signed)
- HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303668.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026)
- [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
- [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1020-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).