South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 8 R · 3 D cosponsors

SC 831 — recognizing the historical significance of the buffalo and celebrating their return to tribal lands in this state.

Last action — S.J. 471

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    11 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

25 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SC 831 expands the legislative commemoration recognizing the significance of the buffalo's return to tribal lands in South Dakota. It now includes more legislators as sponsors, emphasizes the cultural and ecological importance of this return, and highlights the collaborative efforts among tribal nations and conservation organizations. These changes are important because they acknowledge the deep historical ties between the buffalo and Native communities, fostering a broader appreciation of this species' role in enriching cultural traditions and promoting environmental sustainability.

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26.1056.11 101st Legislative Session SC831 South Dakota Legislature Senate Commemoration 831 Introduced by:
Senate Commemoration 831 Introduced by:
Senators Foster and Perry and Representative Muckey A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing the historical significance of the buffalo and celebrating their return to tribal lands in this state.
Senators Foster, Duhamel, Perry, Rohl, and Zikmund and Representatives Pourier, Aylward, Emery, Moore, Muckey, and Reisch A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing the historical significance of the buffalo and celebrating their return to tribal lands in this state.
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Action History

  1. S.J. 471

Sponsors

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11 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 94 not signed on

Sponsors (11)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (94)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SC 831?
SC 831 is sponsored by Larry Zikmund (Republican), Michael Rohl (Republican), Tim Reisch (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Scott Moore (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Helene Duhamel (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican), and Red Dawn Foster (Democratic).
What is the current status of SC 831?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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