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SD SB219

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Goodwin

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State agencies must consult the Aeronautics Commission before purchasing, transferring, or disposing of state-owned and operated aircraft, including those owned by state institutions

  • The Aeronautics Commission must provide advice and expertise through a written report delivered to both the Governor and the requesting agency

  • Unmanned aircraft, small unmanned aircraft, and small unmanned aircraft systems are excluded from the consultation requirement

  • The Board of Regents and its institutions of higher education are exempt if the board determines the aircraft's primary use is educational

  • The South Dakota Board of Technical Education and its institutions are similarly exempt when aircraft are primarily used for educational purposes

Legislative Description

Require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.

Aeronautics Commission

Last Action

Delivered to the Governor on March 11, 2026 S.J. 520

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/25/2026
Transportation2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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