HB1195

Provide free admission to state parks and recreation areas for residents enrolled as members of Indian tribes.

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota HB1195 provides free admission to state parks and recreation areas for enrolled tribal members.

South Dakota HB1195 allows any resident enrolled as a member of an Indian tribe to receive free admission to any state park or recreation area. Additionally, these individuals can receive a fifty percent discount on camping fees or associated electrical service fees. The Department of Game, Fish and Parks will issue a lifetime park entrance license to qualifying individuals. The Game, Fish and Parks Commission will establish criteria and procedures for obtaining free admission and reduced fees.

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History

Feb 10

House

Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 278

Jan 29

House

First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 176