# South Dakota HB 1265: authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs.

South Dakota HB 1265, authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Jensen, Kevin D. (Republican), Jordan, Dylan C. (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-12 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1265
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-04
- Last action: 2026-03-12, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Jensen, Kevin D. (Republican), Jordan, Dylan C. (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Subjects: Game, Fish, Parks and Forestry, Hoghouse-Vehicle Bill, Hunting
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 5 (166 yes, 13 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Permit holders can salvage bird eggs: benefit, low. The law lets you salvage certain protected bird eggs with a federal migratory bird special purpose salvage permit. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issues this permit under 50 C.F.R. § 21.95. Eggs of birds that may never be taken or killed remain excluded. Outside this exception, taking, possessi…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Jensen, Kevin D. (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Jordan, Dylan C. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Auch, Julie (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Aylward, Aaron (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Garcia, Josephine (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Ismay, Travis (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jensen, Phil (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Pischke, Tom (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Schaefbauer, Brandei (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Schwans, Tesa (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-03 | House | Concurred in amendments | pass | 65 | 1 |   |
| 2026-02-26 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 32 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-24 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 6 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Do Pass | pass | 54 | 11 |   |
| 2026-02-10 | House | Do Pass | pass | 9 | 1 |   |

## Actions (15)

- 2026-03-12: Signed by the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-09: Delivered to the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-05: Signed by the President (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Signed by the Speaker (House)
- 2026-03-03: House of Representatives Concurred in amendments, Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 1 (House)
- 2026-02-26: Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0 (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend, Passed (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-02-12: First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources (Senate)
- 2026-02-11: House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 54, NAYS 11 (House)
- 2026-02-10: House Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 1 (House)
- 2026-02-10: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-02-04: First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-02-03: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305932.pdf)

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- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)
- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305932.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 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026)
- [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1265-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).