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Votes at a glance: key actions from the South Dakota House on Feb. 18, 2025
Summary
Summary of final actions taken on multiple bills, resolutions and motions during the Feb. 18 House floor session, with vote tallies and short notes on debate where applicable.
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota House of Representatives completed a full floor agenda on Feb. 18, taking final action on numerous bills and resolutions. Below are final outcomes, vote tallies as recorded on the House floor, and brief context where debate occurred.
• House Bill 11‑57 (county drainage permit fee amendment): Passed, final vote ayes 64, nays 6. Sponsor said the bill raises the statutory maximum application fee from $100 to $500 and affects counties with drainage ordinances; a title amendment was adopted to reflect the change.
• House Bill 11‑52 (intergovernmental directives): Failed, ayes 32, nays 37, excused 1. (See separate article for extended debate.)
• House Bill 12‑22 (carrying a concealed pistol on school grounds in a vehicle if permit held): Passed, ayes 64, nays 5, excused 1. Sponsor said the measure allows a licensed concealed‑carry permit holder to keep a pistol in a vehicle on school grounds, modeled after Minnesota law; it does…
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