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Read. Follow. Verify.South Dakota Legislature Adopts Resolution Recognizing Black Hills Conservation Efforts
Last action · January 26, 2026: Concurred in ResolutionSponsors: Tim Reed and 35 others
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What This Bill Would Do
The South Dakota Legislature adopted House Concurrent Resolution 6003 on January 26, 2026, officially recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and mitigating wildfire risks in the Black Hills.
Changes only the official legislative position; no funding, regulatory requirements, or service changes are stated.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Black Hills Watershed Collaborative
The organization and its members are formally commended by the Legislature for their conservation work.
Black Hills landowners and community members
Their ongoing conservation and restoration efforts receive official legislative support and recognition.
Key Facts
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Procedural history
5 actions- Jan 26, 2026SenateFloorConcurred in Resolution
- Jan 23, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
- Jan 22, 2026HouseAdopt Resolution
- Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
- Jan 15, 2026HouseIntroducedFirst Reading House
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Concurred in Resolution
Total
35
- Yes
- 33
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
- Other positions
- 2
How they voted (35)
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Show 1 earlier roll call
Adopt Resolution
Total
70
- Yes
- 68
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
- Other positions
- 2
How they voted (70)
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46 more members
Lobbying Activity
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