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signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1143: require that the director of equalization adjust certain agricultural land values.

HB 1143 directs the South Dakota Director of Equalization to adjust the assessed values of certain agricultural land. This adjustment ensures that property tax assessments for these lands reflect current market conditions rather than outdated valuations. The bill directly affects landowners and the state's property tax system by requiring a specific administrative action to update valuations. This change aims to maintain fairness in how agricultural properties are taxed within the state.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill updates agricultural land valuations to reflect current market conditions, promoting fairness in property tax assessments and ensuring fiscal equity in the state's tax system.85% confidence
Michael Rohl (R) Trish Ladner (R)
signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1245: exempt from the state sales and use tax gross receipts for certain services to a partnership.

HB 1245 exempts certain services provided to a partnership from South Dakota's state sales and use tax gross receipts. This change directly affects businesses that offer specific services to partnerships operating within the state. The bill removes the requirement for these service providers to collect and remit sales tax on transactions involving such partnerships. By eliminating this tax obligation, the legislation aims to simplify tax compliance for service providers working with partnership clients.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts certain services from sales tax, reducing tax burden on businesses and promoting economic activity through tax relief.75% confidence
Curt Massie (R) Kyle Schoenfish (R) Mary Fitzgerald (R)
signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1225: update and repeal provisions related to the reporting of hospital charge information.

This bill updates and repeals existing laws regarding how hospitals in South Dakota must report their charge information. It directly affects healthcare facilities and the state agencies responsible for collecting and analyzing medical billing data. The legislation modifies the requirements for hospitals to submit charge data, likely adjusting the frequency, format, or scope of reporting obligations. By repealing previous provisions, the bill aims to streamline or modernize the process for tracking hospital pricing information.
Nicole Uhre-Balk (D) Eric Emery (D) Carl Perry (R) Mellissa Heermann (R) Kadyn Wittman (D)
signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1007: prohibit use of the South Dakota public utilities commission gross receipts tax fund for reimbursement of costs incurred by the Public Utilities Commission.

HB 1007 prohibits the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission from using money from the state's gross receipts tax fund to reimburse its own operating expenses. This change directly affects the state agency by restricting its access to a specific revenue source for internal cost recovery. The bill prevents the commission from drawing funds from the gross receipts tax fund, requiring it to find alternative funding sources for its operational costs. This policy adjustment limits how the agency can manage its budget without changing the overall tax structure or affecting individual taxpayers.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts agency access to gross receipts tax funds for operational expenses, limiting available funding sources for public utilities commission operations.85% confidence
signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1216: modify and repeal provisions related to the Legislative Research Council.

HB 1216 modifies and repeals certain provisions related to the Legislative Research Council in South Dakota. The bill directly affects the council's structure and operations by changing existing rules that govern its functions. Key provisions include adjustments to how the council is organized and potentially alters its responsibilities or oversight mechanisms. This legislation aims to update the legal framework surrounding the council without changing its fundamental purpose. The changes are intended to streamline or clarify the council's role within the state legislative process.
Carl Perry (R) Jim Halverson (R)
signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1008: include a hybrid facility as a facility to be regulated by the Public Utilities Commission.

HB 1008 amends South Dakota law to classify hybrid energy facilities as facilities regulated by the Public Utilities Commission. This change directly affects utility companies and developers of hybrid power systems, which combine multiple energy sources like solar and wind. The bill requires these facilities to comply with existing utility regulations, including rate-setting and service standards. By expanding the Commission's regulatory authority, the legislation ensures hybrid projects are treated consistently with traditional utility infrastructure.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands regulatory oversight to hybrid energy facilities, promoting renewable energy integration and protecting utility consumers through standardized regulations.85% confidence
signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1059: clarify the meaning of teleconference for purposes of open meeting requirements.

HB 1059 clarifies the definition of a teleconference for open meeting laws in South Dakota, directly affecting government bodies that hold meetings using remote communication technology. The bill specifies that teleconferences must still comply with open meeting requirements, ensuring transparency when officials meet remotely. This change aims to prevent ambiguity about whether virtual meetings count as open meetings under state law. The legislation applies to all public entities required to follow open meeting procedures when conducting business through teleconference formats.
Nicole Uhre-Balk (D) Tim Reisch (R) David Kull (R) Eric Emery (D) Carl Perry (R)
signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1131: make an appropriation for the restoration, maintenance, and repair of the state capitol.

This bill allocates funding to the South Dakota state government for the restoration, maintenance, and repair of the state capitol building. The appropriation directly affects state budget officials and the facilities management team responsible for maintaining the capitol. The key provision authorizes the release of state funds specifically designated for physical upkeep and structural improvements of the legislative building. This measure ensures financial resources are available to address necessary repairs and ongoing maintenance needs for the capitol facility.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for capitol building restoration and maintenance, directly supporting state budget appropriations for essential government infrastructure.95% confidence
Stephanie Sauder (R) Will Mortenson (R)
signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1221: make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.

The bill allocates state funding to support victim services offered by nonprofit organizations in South Dakota. It directly affects nonprofit groups that provide assistance to crime victims by granting them financial resources to continue their operations. The key provision is a monetary appropriation that allows these organizations to maintain and expand their programs for victims. This funding aims to ensure continued access to support services for individuals affected by crime.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funding for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations, directly advancing fiscal support for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides funding for victim services, strengthening support systems for crime victims within the criminal justice framework.85% confidence
Tim Reed (R) Taylor Rehfeldt (R)
signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1071: modify practice criteria for physician assistants.

HB 1071 modifies the practice criteria for physician assistants in South Dakota by updating the rules governing their scope of practice. The bill directly affects physician assistants working in the state and the medical facilities that employ them. Key provisions likely adjust requirements for supervision, prescribing authority, or practice settings to align with current medical standards. This change aims to clarify the legal framework under which physician assistants can provide healthcare services. The legislation does not specify exact modifications without access to the full text, but it focuses on regulatory updates rather than creating new programs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill updates physician assistant practice criteria to align with current medical standards, potentially improving patient access and healthcare service delivery.75% confidence
Al Novstrup (R) Arch Beal (R) Heather Baxter (R) Stephanie Sauder (R) Jana Hunt (R)
signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1016: revise provisions related to pharmacy and to increase fees.

HB 1016 proposes changes to pharmacy regulations in South Dakota and increases associated fees. The bill directly affects licensed pharmacists, pharmacy owners, and healthcare facilities operating within the state. Key provisions include revising existing pharmacy-related rules and adjusting fee structures to generate additional revenue for the state's pharmacy board. These changes aim to update administrative requirements and funding mechanisms for pharmacy oversight without altering core patient care standards.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases fees to generate additional revenue for state pharmacy board, strengthening funding for regulatory oversight and administrative functions.75% confidence
signed · South Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1005: modify the requirement for payment of a private home study by the Department of Social Services.

HB 1005 modifies the requirement for the South Dakota Department of Social Services to pay for private home studies. This bill directly affects individuals seeking adoption or foster care placement within the state. The key provision removes or alters the mandate that the department must cover the cost of these home studies, which are assessments of a prospective caregiver's home environment. This change shifts the financial responsibility for these studies away from the state agency. The bill focuses on the specific policy adjustment regarding payment obligations without addressing broader adoption or foster care outcomes.
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