South Dakota Bills

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 3, 2025

HB 1090: establish the crime of hazing and to provide a penalty therefor.

This bill establishes hazing as a specific crime in South Dakota and outlines penalties for those who commit it. It directly affects individuals who participate in or organize hazing activities, as well as institutions that may allow such behavior. The legislation defines hazing as acts that endanger physical or mental health and sets forth criminal consequences for violations. By creating a clear legal framework, the bill aims to provide law enforcement and courts with specific grounds for prosecution.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 3, 2025

HB 1077: provide for the inclusion of education regarding mental health in the South Dakota health education standards.

This bill requires South Dakota schools to include mental health education in their health curriculum standards. It directly affects public and private schools by mandating that students receive instruction on mental health topics. The legislation establishes specific educational requirements without specifying particular content details or implementation timelines. Schools must integrate these mental health components into their existing health education programs to comply with the new standards.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 3, 2025

SB 53: make modifications to the implementation, review, and oversight of the internal control system of the state.

SB 53 modifies how South Dakota implements, reviews, and oversees its state internal control system. The bill directly affects state agencies and officials responsible for managing financial and operational controls. Key provisions likely update procedures for conducting internal audits and establishing oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with state laws. The legislation aims to improve the state's ability to track and manage its resources through clearer accountability measures.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · South Dakota · House Feb 3, 2025

HB 1158: prohibit the use of public funds for campaigning or other partisan activity, and to provide a penalty therefor.

HB 1158 prohibits the use of public funds for campaigning or partisan political activities in South Dakota. The bill directly affects government officials and entities that might otherwise use taxpayer money for political purposes. It establishes penalties for violations, ensuring that public resources remain dedicated to official duties rather than political campaigns. This measure aims to maintain a clear separation between government operations and partisan political activities.

died · South Dakota · House Feb 3, 2025

HB 1190: require an ownership disclosure for any non-individual entity that exercises eminent domain.

This bill requires any non-individual entity using eminent domain to disclose ownership information. It directly affects government agencies and private organizations that might exercise the power of eminent domain to take private property. The law mandates that these entities publicly reveal who owns them before proceeding with property acquisition. This transparency measure aims to ensure accountability when public or private power is used to take private land. The provision applies specifically to entities that are not individuals, such as corporations or government bodies.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 3, 2025

HB 1017: require the acceptance of a cash payment for admission to a school-affiliated event.

HB 1017 requires schools in South Dakota to accept cash payments for admission to school-affiliated events. This provision directly affects school districts, event organizers, and families attending these events by mandating that cash be treated as a valid form of payment. The bill ensures that individuals cannot be denied entry to school events solely because they pay with cash rather than other payment methods. This change applies to all school-sponsored activities where admission fees are charged.

Topics ✓ Education

failed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 3, 2025

SB 67: establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation.

SB 67 creates a new State Office of Apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation in South Dakota. This office will be responsible for developing and managing apprenticeship programs to help train workers in various skilled trades. The bill establishes the administrative structure needed to oversee these training initiatives, but does not specify detailed funding or program requirements. The legislation primarily affects the state government by adding a new agency and potentially impacts job seekers and employers seeking vocational training opportunities.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 3, 2025

HB 1070: prohibit cost-sharing in certain health insurance policies for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging examinations.

HB 1070 prohibits insurance companies in South Dakota from requiring patients to pay any portion of the cost for specific breast imaging tests, including diagnostic and supplemental examinations. This law directly affects individuals with health insurance in the state by ensuring these breast imaging services are covered at no out-of-pocket expense to the patient. The bill removes cost-sharing requirements such as copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance that would otherwise apply to these particular medical procedures. By eliminating these financial barriers, the legislation aims to improve access to breast imaging services for insured residents without changing the underlying insurance coverage structure.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 3, 2025

SB 82: require an official declaration of war or other Congressional action before the South Dakota National Guard may be deployed by the federal government.

This bill requires an official declaration of war or other specific Congressional action before the South Dakota National Guard can be deployed by the federal government. It directly affects the state's National Guard units by establishing a legal barrier to federal mobilization without explicit legislative approval. The key provision mandates that federal authorities must obtain formal authorization from Congress before deploying state troops for federal purposes. This measure ensures that the state retains control over its National Guard unless Congress explicitly authorizes federal deployment. The bill focuses on clarifying the legal requirements for National Guard deployment rather than addressing broader military policy issues.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Jan 30, 2025

SR 701: Confirming Tonnis H. Venhuizen, Lincoln County, South Dakota, as lieutenant governor of South Dakota pursuant to S.D. Const., Art. IV, § 6.

This bill confirms Tonnis H. Venhuizen as the lieutenant governor of South Dakota, directly affecting the state's executive leadership. It relies on the state constitution to validate his appointment following the lieutenant governor's resignation. The measure is a procedural action that formalizes an existing vacancy filling process without introducing new policy changes.

passed · South Dakota · House Jan 30, 2025

HR 7001: Confirming Tonnis H. Venhuizen, Lincoln County, South Dakota, as lieutenant governor of South Dakota pursuant to S.D. Const., Art. IV, § 6.

This bill confirms Tonnis H. Venhuizen as the lieutenant governor of South Dakota, directly affecting the state's executive leadership. The key provision is a formal confirmation of his appointment based on the South Dakota Constitution, Article IV, Section 6. This action validates his position without altering any existing policies or creating new laws. The measure is procedural in nature, focusing solely on official recognition rather than substantive legislative changes.

introduced · South Dakota · House Jan 30, 2025

HC 8005: Recognizing the Howard Tigers as the 2024 Class 9A football state champions.

This bill formally recognizes the Howard Tigers football team as the 2024 Class 9A state champions. It directly affects the Howard High School athletic program and the state's official records. The key mechanism is a legislative resolution that acknowledges the team's achievement and updates the state's historical documentation. This action does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official commemorative acknowledgment of the team's performance.

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