StateSouth Dakota

HB 1232: establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.

Peri PourierEnacted

HB 1232 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578 (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill requires state government agencies to follow specific rules when they create programs that affect Native American tribes on reservations. It is currently being debated in the House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy noted.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy noted.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for improved intergovernmental coordination.
  • May reduce regulatory friction between state and tribal governments.

Risks

  • Administrative costs of compliance are unknown.

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Formalizes state-tribal consultation protocols.
  • Promotes better service delivery and equity for tribal populations.

Risks

  • Consultation efficacy depends on agency culture and fidelity.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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