South Dakota Bills

passed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SB 57: revise presumptive probation.

SB 57 proposes to revise the presumptive probation standards in South Dakota, directly affecting judges and individuals facing criminal charges. The bill would update the criteria used to determine whether a defendant is eligible for probation instead of prison time. Key provisions include modifying the scoring system that judges use to assess risk and set conditions for probation. This change aims to standardize how probation decisions are made across the state's court system.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed both · South Dakota · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 1166: enhance penalties for the violation of right-to-work statutes and to provide a penalty therefor.

HB 1166 strengthens penalties for individuals or organizations that violate South Dakota's right-to-work laws, which prohibit requiring employees to join a union as a condition of employment. The bill directly affects employers, labor unions, and employees by increasing fines and potential legal consequences for those who enforce union membership requirements. Key provisions establish stricter enforcement measures and higher monetary penalties for violations of the state's right-to-work statutes. This legislation aims to provide clearer consequences for non-compliance with existing right-to-work protections.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SB 195: make an appropriation for grants to support public transit.

SB 195 allocates state funding to provide grants for public transit projects in South Dakota. The bill directly affects transit agencies and communities that rely on public transportation services. It establishes a financial mechanism to support the development, maintenance, or expansion of public transit systems. The legislation aims to ensure continued funding availability for public transportation initiatives without specifying exact amounts or eligibility criteria in the provided text.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 23: require the secretary of state to publish the numbers pertaining to the collection of signatures on a nominating petition.

This bill requires the South Dakota Secretary of State to make public the number of signatures collected on nominating petitions. The measure directly affects candidates running for office and election officials who process these petitions. Under the new requirement, signature counts would be published to increase transparency in the nomination process. This change does not alter how petitions are collected or validated, only the information made available to the public.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 22: modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

SB 22 modifies the rules for submitting nominating petitions in South Dakota, directly affecting citizens and political organizations seeking to place candidates on the ballot. The bill changes specific procedural requirements for how these petitions must be organized and submitted to election officials. Key provisions likely adjust deadlines, signature thresholds, or formatting standards to streamline the candidate nomination process. This legislation aims to update existing election procedures without altering the fundamental right to run for office.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 129: modify renewal fee requirements for an on-sale liquor licensee whose business premises have been annexed into a municipality of the first class.

This bill modifies renewal fee requirements for on-sale liquor licensees whose business premises have been annexed into a first-class municipality. It directly affects liquor license holders in areas that have recently been incorporated into larger cities. The key provision adjusts the fee structure to align with the new municipal classification, ensuring licensees pay appropriate renewal fees after annexation. This change simplifies administrative processes for businesses operating in newly expanded city limits.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 1236: expand the safety zone within which hunting and trapping are restricted.

HB 1236 expands the safety zone around certain areas where hunting and trapping are currently restricted. This change directly affects hunters and trappers in South Dakota by modifying the geographic boundaries where these activities are prohibited. The bill adjusts the existing regulations to create a larger protected area, ensuring that wildlife management zones remain undisturbed by recreational hunting and trapping. By increasing the size of these restricted zones, the legislation aims to provide greater protection for specific wildlife populations and their habitats.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 1154: change the approval requirement for the construction or expansion of a municipal camping or tourist accommodation facility.

HB 1154 modifies the approval process for building or expanding municipal camping and tourist accommodation facilities in South Dakota. The bill changes the requirement for local government approval, streamlining how these facilities are authorized for construction or expansion. This legislative change directly affects municipal governments and developers seeking to create or enlarge camping and tourist lodging options. The provision adjusts the regulatory framework without specifying new approval criteria, leaving the exact procedural details to existing local government processes.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 107: exempt trailer manufacturers and trailer dealers from certain provisions regarding motor vehicle dealer license requirements.

This bill exempts trailer manufacturers and dealers from specific motor vehicle dealer license requirements in South Dakota. It directly affects businesses that build or sell trailers by removing the need for them to obtain standard motor vehicle dealer licenses. The key provision allows these entities to operate without adhering to the same regulatory framework as traditional car dealers. This change simplifies compliance for trailer-related businesses while maintaining oversight through other applicable regulations.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1023: modify the definition of a conviction for purposes of license revocation.

This bill modifies how convictions are defined when determining whether to revoke a driver's license in South Dakota. It directly affects individuals whose driving privileges are at risk due to criminal convictions. The key provision adjusts the legal definition of a conviction to ensure license revocation decisions align with updated standards. This change aims to clarify the criteria used by licensing authorities without altering the underlying penalties for driving offenses.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1150: address issues facing South Dakota.

House Bill 1150 is a procedural measure that instructs the South Dakota Legislature to address issues facing the state. The bill does not create specific laws, allocate funding, or establish new programs. Instead, it serves as a general directive for lawmakers to focus on state concerns during the legislative session.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1149: make an appropriation benefitting South Dakotans.

The provided bill text is incomplete and contains only a browser compatibility error message rather than substantive legislative content. Without access to the actual bill provisions, it is impossible to determine what HB 1149 does, who it affects, or what specific mechanisms it establishes. The title indicates this is an appropriation bill intended to benefit South Dakotans, but no further details about the funding amount, purpose, or distribution are available in the provided text.

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