# South Dakota SB 180: modify requirements regarding nondomiciled commercial driver licenses.

South Dakota SB 180, modify requirements regarding nondomiciled commercial driver licenses., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Goodwin, Tim (Republican), Hulse, Amber (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-10 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota SB 180
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: modify requirements regarding nondomiciled commercial driver licenses.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-29
- Last action: 2026-03-10, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), Hulse, Amber (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Subjects: Commercial Trucking, Driver License, Motor Vehicles, Residency
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 5 (149 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Stricter commercial licensing for some immigrant drivers: mixed, high. South Dakota limits nondomiciled commercial learner's permits and driver licenses to people with lawful H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 work-visa status. This includes people whose permanent home is in a U.S. territory and who hold one of those visas. Applicants must meet federal commercial driving rules in 49…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Hulse, Amber (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Perry, Carl (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Roe, Kent (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | Concurred in amendments | pass | 34 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-26 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 66 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-24 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 10 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-09 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 33 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 6 | 0 |   |

## Actions (16)

- 2026-03-10: Signed by the Governor (Senate)
- 2026-03-09: Delivered to the Governor (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Signed by the Speaker (House)
- 2026-03-04: Signed by the President (Senate)
- 2026-03-03: Concurred in amendments (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Do Pass Amended (House)
- 2026-02-24: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (House)
- 2026-02-24: Do Pass Amended (House)
- 2026-02-24: Motion to amend (House)
- 2026-02-24: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-02-10: First read in House and referred to (House)
- 2026-02-09: Do Pass (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Do Pass (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-01-29: First read in Senate and referred to (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-29: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305933.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 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/305933.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-SB180-2026 (as of 2026-10-19).