All Roll Calls
Yes: 6 • No: 1
South DakotaSB 201101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)Senate
authorize the use of a drone for the location and recovery of mortally wounded deer and elk and to provide a penalty therefor.
Sponsored By: Mehlhaff, Jim (Republican)
In Committee
DronesGame, Fish, Parks and ForestryHuntingPenaltyPromulgation of Rules
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mehlhaff, Jim
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Bahmuller, Jessica
Republican • House
Emery, Eric
Democratic • House
Goodwin, Tim
Republican • House
Larson, Liz
Democratic • Senate
Perry, Carl
Republican • Senate
Reed, Tim S.
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/5/2026
Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Yes: 6 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Deferred to the 41st legislative day
2/5/2026SenateScheduled for hearing
2/5/2026SenateFirst read in Senate and referred to
2/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Introduced
1/29/2026
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