South Dakota Bills

died · South Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1136: repeal the alternate realty improvement contractor's excise tax.

This bill proposes to eliminate the alternate realty improvement contractor's excise tax in South Dakota. It directly affects contractors who currently pay this specific tax on real estate improvement projects. The key provision is the complete repeal of the tax, removing the financial burden from these businesses. This change would allow contractors to retain more revenue from their work without the excise tax deduction.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · South Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1224: defund the Huron School District.

This bill prohibits the South Dakota Department of Education from sending state education funding to the Huron School District. By blocking these financial transfers, the legislation effectively cuts off state aid to that specific school district. The measure directly impacts the Huron School District by preventing it from receiving allocated state funds for the 2025 legislative session.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1107: prohibit natural asset companies.

This bill prohibits the state of South Dakota from engaging with "natural asset companies," which are defined as entities holding rights to manage or restore ecological resources like soil, water, and biodiversity. It bans state agencies from leasing public land to these companies, investing state money in them, or entering into any business agreements that would grant them an interest in state resources. Additionally, the bill prevents natural assets from being transferred to such companies and requires the Secretary of State to revoke or deny business licenses for any entity that operates as a natural asset company. The law explicitly excludes nonprofits, privately held farms, and companies providing physical ecosystem services from these restrictions.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed both · South Dakota · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 11: limit the amount of money that a political committee may accept from an inactive candidate campaign committee.

This bill restricts how much money political committees can receive from inactive candidate campaign committees in South Dakota. It directly affects political organizations and candidate groups by setting a limit on financial contributions between them. The key provision establishes a specific monetary cap to prevent inactive committees from transferring unlimited funds to active political committees. This change aims to clarify financial rules for campaign fundraising and committee operations without altering the overall election process.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 105: establish election day as a legal holiday.

SB 105 proposes to designate Election Day as a legal holiday in South Dakota, meaning state and local government offices would close and employees would be exempt from work requirements on that day. The bill directly affects government workers, businesses, and the general public by establishing Election Day as a recognized day off similar to other state holidays. Under this measure, businesses could choose to close or remain open, but government facilities would be required to shut down for the day. This change aims to facilitate higher voter turnout by reducing barriers to voting on Election Day. The legislation focuses solely on the procedural status of Election Day without addressing specific voting procedures or election administration details.

failed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SJR 502: Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

This bill proposes that South Dakota apply to the U.S. Congress for a constitutional convention to propose amendments focused on limiting federal government power. The requested amendments would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, further restrict its jurisdiction, and limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials. If approved by enough states, this application could lead to a constitutional convention where proposed changes would need to be ratified by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution. The bill directly affects South Dakota's role in the federal constitutional amendment process.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

failed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 103: prohibit the use of voter centers in a county.

This bill prohibits the use of voter centers in any county within South Dakota. It directly affects local election officials and voters who might have relied on these alternative voting locations. The key provision is a blanket ban on establishing or operating voter centers, requiring all voting to occur at traditional polling places instead. This change removes a flexible option for counties to accommodate voters who face challenges traveling to specific polling locations. The legislation does not specify alternative arrangements, leaving counties to manage voting access under the new restrictions.

died · South Dakota · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1178: revise a provision related to notice by registered or certified mail of a small claims action.

HB 1178 amends the rules for how small claims court notices are sent to defendants in South Dakota. The bill requires that these notices be delivered via registered or certified mail to ensure proper documentation of service. This change directly affects small claims court participants, including plaintiffs, defendants, and court staff who process filings. By specifying the mail type, the legislation aims to create a clearer record of when legal notices are received, though it does not alter the underlying small claims process itself.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 4, 2025

HCR 6001: Honoring healthcare workers who died and risked their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This bill proposes to honor healthcare workers who died or were at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Dakota. It would likely establish a formal recognition program or memorial to acknowledge their service and sacrifice. The measure does not create new funding or policy changes but focuses on commemorative recognition. It directly affects state officials responsible for memorial initiatives and the families of affected healthcare workers.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · South Dakota · House Feb 4, 2025

HC 8007: Honoring Jordan Jensen of Brookings as Miss Rodeo South Dakota 2025.

This bill designates Jordan Jensen of Brookings as Miss Rodeo South Dakota 2025. It formally recognizes her achievement through legislative acknowledgment. The measure does not alter existing laws or create new programs but serves as a ceremonial honor.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 4, 2025

HCR 6004: Affirming the state's rejection of carbon dioxide pipelines and urging President Donald Trump to avoid interfering with the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide pipeline through exercise of federal eminent domain powers.

This bill expresses the South Dakota state government's opposition to carbon dioxide pipelines and urges President Trump not to use federal eminent domain powers to interfere with the Summit Carbon Solutions project. It directly affects state officials and federal authorities by formally recording the legislature's stance on the pipeline issue. The key provision is a declarative statement affirming the state's rejection of such infrastructure while calling for federal restraint in this specific case. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal position statement on an ongoing environmental and regulatory matter.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 112: provide a process by which a parental concern may be submitted to and resolved by a public school.

SB 112 establishes a formal process for parents in South Dakota to submit concerns about their children's education to public schools. The bill requires schools to review these parental concerns and work toward resolving them through a structured procedure. This legislation directly affects parents, school administrators, and public school systems by creating a standardized way to address educational disagreements. The process aims to facilitate communication and problem-solving between families and schools without requiring immediate escalation to higher authorities.

Topics ✓ Education

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