The South Dakota Senate convened on February 28, 2025, for Day 29 of the legislative session, where several key bills were discussed and passed. The meeting began with the successful passage of House Bill 1157, which received a majority vote from the members present. Following this, the title of the bill was confirmed without objection.

The Senate then reverted to the agenda item concerning motions and resolutions. Senator Melhoff proposed that the remaining items on the calendar, including House Bill 1196 and House Joint Resolutions 5001 and 5002, be deferred to Monday, March 3, the thirtieth legislative day. This motion was seconded and passed without any discussion.

During the session, the president signed several bills into law, including:

- Senate Bill 170, which authorizes the South Dakota State Grama Board to enter into a memorandum of understanding with any Indian tribe for investigating cattle theft.
- Senate Bill 99, which appropriates funds for purchasing, storing, and distributing sexual assault kits.
- Senate Bill 79, which permits the operation of Class 1 electric bicycles on the Mickelson Trail.
- Senate Bill 52, which expands the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery and includes an emergency appropriation.
- Senate Bill 46, which specifies the funds into which certain boat fees are deposited.
- Senate Bill 44, which modifies tax refunds for elderly persons and individuals with disabilities, also declaring an emergency.
- Senate Bill 34, which updates the roles of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Department of Public Safety regarding burn pit authority.
- House Bill 1189, which extends the appropriation date for the Governor's Office of Economic Development for various marketing and business development initiatives.
- House Bill 1099, which modifies community paramedic endorsement.
- House Bill 1144, which adopts the dietician licensure compact.

The meeting concluded with announcements regarding upcoming committee meetings. Senator Reid noted that the local government committee would meet at 10 AM on Monday, while Senator Lopke announced an appropriations meeting at 8 AM. Other senators provided updates on their respective committees, indicating a busy schedule ahead as the session progresses.

Overall, the meeting was marked by significant legislative activity, with multiple bills signed and important motions passed, setting the stage for continued discussions in the coming days.