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The Senate adopted reports from standing committees and moved a referral: Senator Melhoff moved that Senate Bill 2470 be referred to the Committee on Senate Appropriations; the motion passed by voice vote.

The chamber also read multiple bills for first reading (including Senate bills 112–123 and several others) and transmitted two House bills (House Bills 1008 and 1012) that had passed the House. The consent calendar items remaining for the day included Senate Bill 30 and the executive reappointment of Kirsten K. Assen to the Board of Pardons and Paroles. The consent calendar item was approved by roll call with 35 ayes; the secretary recorded \"we have 35 ayes.\" The Senate declared the consent calendar items passed.

Why it matters: These procedural actions set committee assignments, move several bills forward for consideration and confirm an executive reappointment for the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Action and next steps: Referred items and first readings proceed through the normal committee and floor process. The transcript does not record the subsequent actions beyond the adjournment motions and schedules for upcoming committee meetings.

Ending note: The Senate set its next convening and adjourned after additional routine announcements and committee scheduling.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Dakota Senate - Day 11","oneSentenceSummary","The South Dakota Senate adopted multiple committee reports, referred bills and approved consent calendar items including an executive reappointment; several bills were read for first reading but not debated.","taxTitle","2025 Legislative SD, South Dakota","taxId",77845,"location","South Dakota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6362623,"Senate allows Class 1 e-bikes on Mickelson Trail, limits higher-speed models",1058,2062000,3120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2167515-e00a591a2f6dc6dcc4eed5b20d30b9a9&start=2062&end=3120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2167515-e00a591a2f6dc6dcc4eed5b20d30b9a9/thumbnail_2062000.jpg","/articles/6362623/South-Dakota/Senate-allows-Class-1-e-bikes-on-Mickelson-Trail-limits-higher-speed-models","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6362623-97fdc364aa4020d0a227bc01a65ba46a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200726&Signature=IwiDh7LkqRSP-hhhuK-RsDQhZHxOgO0tVIC4v1be1Chyxm-ZwTk-7zJqTZHs8LTD4U4fT6SBt4eUbgMbG8dfjUcgsRGNZrQ2HsUzygWkKgf0jHt08WgBIWILZfH1X54yuKGik-ZNiOQknMgbaZ~whyW0g~h85zKwn7-qVXEaemaY~IYiHPFPAVTpfBE8mBujasUNiRiKjI7jMfxfhfB0AY6WEsERuas11oLOpZOQ2q-ncgWAjeoSGuHMH3aHPp-eLNVpsu5PIjuc9Kz90FOEj2neBVJpen508a2-H-H45tg0CPzxENufN3HKqIfm1U4FvltBY-PA9vjY~3y5d7eb2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pierre — The South Dakota Senate approved Senate Bill 79 on final consideration to permit Class 1 electric bicycles — pedal-assist bikes whose motors assist only while pedaling and up to 20 mph — on the Mickelson Trail, while excluding throttle-driven Class 2 and higher-speed Class 3 e-bikes.

Sponsor Senator Howard framed the bill as a safety compromise that preserves the trail's nonmotorized character while allowing lower-speed assisted bikes for seniors and others who need help with pedaling. \"This bill essentially will allow class 1 ebikes on the Mickelson,\" Howard said on the floor, adding that Class 2 and Class 3 machines raise safety concerns because of higher speeds and throttle control.

Howard described both safety incidents and demographic reasons for the measure, citing a recent fatality involving a Class 3 e-bike and accounts of trail users being run off the trail. She said a class-based restriction is easier for trail patrol to enforce than a speed limit because state statute already requires manufacturers or distributors to affix a sticker showing an e-bike's class, motor wattage and maximum pedal assist. \"We already have it in state statute that anyone who distributes or manufactures ebikes in the state must affix a sticker to the ebike that has the class, the wattage of the motor, and the max pedal assist of the of that,\" Howard said.

Opponents in floor debate urged concern for seniors, disabled users and veterans who rely on throttle assist or higher-power e-bikes to access the trail. Senator Roll said many objections raised in committee were matters of bike etiquette and expressed concern that a class restriction could limit access for veterans and disabled users; he also noted that motorized wheelchairs remain allowed under statute. Senator Roll said he would oppose the bill on those grounds.

Supporters including Senator Divert, Senator Blanc and Senator Jensen defended the compromise as consistent with other long multiuse trails and said a class restriction better matches enforcement capacity and safety needs.

On the roll call the Senate recorded 33 yeas and 2 nays; the bill was declared passed.

Why it matters: The Mickelson Trail is a largely nonmotorized rail-trail through the Black Hills and is heavily used by hikers, cyclists, equestrians and tourists. The bill establishes a statewide legal delineation for e-bike classes on this prominent multiuse trail and addresses enforcement practicality and user safety.

Action and next steps: Senate Bill 79 passed final consideration in the Senate, 33-2. The transcript does not show subsequent procedural steps such as enrollment or transmission to the House or the governor.

Ending note: Floor record shows a compromise between access advocates and safety proponents; the transcript records committee-level opposition from AARP and a failed committee amendment to address disabled or veteran access.","Senate Bill 79 passed on final consideration to permit Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on the Mickelson Trail while excluding Class 2 and Class 3 machines; supporters cited safety and enforceability, opponents raised access concerns for seniors, veterans and disabled users.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6362627,"Senate approves bill broadening permitted calibers for nighttime predator control",477,1545000,2022000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2167515-e00a591a2f6dc6dcc4eed5b20d30b9a9&start=1545&end=2022","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2167515-e00a591a2f6dc6dcc4eed5b20d30b9a9/thumbnail_1545000.jpg","/articles/6362627/South-Dakota/Senate-approves-bill-broadening-permitted-calibers-for-nighttime-predator-control","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6362627-d50986ff5114b3e3220b68aaa2483db1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200726&Signature=CmsVkS1XiCm23igECGvUJX2z3vkIsiv3Z4-p3saKL7WLlGWlEvZAUxby4ioAnXa-hi1QZ92PiC9Hf0T880zcJe2yk5eNS1BJ6V926CG5lLP2tSJ1-EG8Hd~bQUygTbbCyDjOQ03fL~dldi098eVtUYTi6SyJq9eRWCs9XAUg5lJT0jwLzMMIKO8XpAuKHkUKvTdmIClxrDk7eRIsyMojTtKZDhg3iowhlX-fxXqfveL9kGo8x3i89Ht5-Fsq~et85G9uSXFaDCP9oT933ySz6x9oezFNz5-T-LI6toQDM0mk~02FoKEBe7~~Q8~Dy90A-DYTEDQsJCzvX86J6rO83Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pierre — The South Dakota Senate on final consideration passed Senate Bill 78, which authorizes a change in permitted bullet diameters for the nighttime taking of certain animals, after legislators debated technological changes in optics and cartridge performance.

Senator Kevin Jensen, who spoke for the bill, told colleagues that changes in night-vision and thermal-imaging technology and newer cartridges such as the \"300 blackout\" make the previous caliber restriction outdated. He said the change would allow hunters using subsonic 30-caliber rounds and suppressors to dispatch animals more quickly and humanely while reducing disturbance to nearby residents. \"I hope for your favorable vote,\" Jensen said.

Jensen said he had consulted with the state Game, Fish and Parks agency and that \"they have no objection.\" Senators moved to final consideration without additional amendments.

On a roll-call vote the Senate recorded 35 yeas, 0 nays, and the president declared the bill passed.

Why it matters: Supporters framed the change as an update for equipment and humane dispatch. During debate, Jensen contrasted older first- and second-generation night-vision scopes with modern thermal-imaging optics and described how subsonic heavier bullets reduce range and noise compared with some high-velocity rounds.

Action and next steps: Senate Bill 78 received final passage in the Senate; the title was deemed correct on the floor. The transcript does not show immediate further steps taken on enrolling or transmission to the House or governor.

Votes at a glance: Senate Bill 78 — final passage, yeas 35, nays 0.

Ending note: The bill's sponsor emphasized equipment and animal welfare as central rationales for the statutory change; the Department of Game, Fish and Parks was reported to have no objection during floor remarks.","The South Dakota Senate passed Senate Bill 78 to allow an expanded range of bullet diameters for taking certain animals during night hunting, following debate focusing on modern optics and humane dispatch; Game, Fish and Parks reported no objection.","actionData","errors"]

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