South Dakota 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB 1203 — exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.

Last action — Introduced

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced

Sponsors

  • SD member #4758 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • SD member #4758

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — House Transportation

Passed 8 Yea · 3 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8302
Total 8302
% of votes cast 62%23%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Amber Arlint Republican Yea
Brian Mulder Republican Nay
Jeff Bathke Republican Not Voting
John Shubeck Republican Nay
Kent Roe Republican Yea
Keri Weems Republican Yea
Nick Fosness Republican Yea
Steve Duffy Republican Yea
Taylor Rehfeldt Republican Yea
Tim Czmowski Republican Yea
Tim Goodwin Republican Not Voting
Tony Randolph Republican Nay
William Shorma Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1203 do?
exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.
Who sponsors HB 1203?
HB 1203 is sponsored by SD member #4758.
What is the current status of HB 1203?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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