SB 14 is a legislative bill that aims to update and repeal existing laws governing agricultural production facilities in South Dakota. The bill directly affects farmers, agricultural businesses, and local communities by modifying regulations related to the operation and establishment of these facilities. Key provisions include revising current legal requirements and establishing penalties for non-compliance with the updated rules. This legislation seeks to clarify and modernize the legal framework surrounding agricultural production without changing the fundamental purpose of these facilities.
SB 128 proposes changes to the requirements for an official newspaper in South Dakota. The bill directly affects the state's designated official newspaper and the entities responsible for publishing it. It modifies existing rules regarding how the newspaper must operate or be maintained to fulfill its official role. The specific provisions adjust the criteria that the newspaper must meet to remain compliant with state regulations.
This bill proposes to update the rules governing how licensing and inspection fees are established for plumbers and related trades in South Dakota. It directly affects plumbing professionals, contractors, and the state agencies responsible for regulating these professions. The key mechanism involves revising the statutory language that outlines the process for setting these fees, ensuring the regulations align with current administrative practices. This change aims to clarify the legal framework for fee assessments without altering the actual fee amounts themselves.
This bill proposes to update the licensing fees for accountants practicing in South Dakota. It directly affects individuals and businesses seeking or maintaining professional accounting licenses in the state. The key mechanism involves adjusting the specific dollar amounts charged for these licenses, likely to reflect current economic conditions or administrative costs. No new regulations or restrictions are introduced, only the financial amounts associated with obtaining or renewing a license are revised.
SB 68 would require individuals to be U.S. citizens before they are eligible to vote in South Dakota elections. The bill establishes a penalty for voting without meeting this citizenship requirement. It directly affects all voters in the state by adding a citizenship verification condition to the existing voting qualifications. This legislation does not change other voting rules but specifically adds citizenship as a mandatory eligibility criterion.
SB 54 proposes to change how cigarette tax revenue is distributed within South Dakota. The bill directly affects the state's budget and revenue allocation process by revising the existing formula for distributing these funds. Key provisions would adjust the percentage of cigarette tax revenue allocated to specific state programs or funds. This change aims to modify how tobacco tax collections are utilized across different state initiatives.
This bill authorizes the South Dakota Housing Infrastructure Fund to provide a loan to a school district located next to a federal military installation. The funds can be used to construct or expand a school building to meet educational needs. The provision applies specifically to school districts that are geographically adjacent to federal military facilities. This measure does not require new funding but instead allows existing infrastructure funds to be used for this specific purpose.
The bill proposes to update the fee amounts charged for inspecting electrical installations in South Dakota. It directly affects electrical contractors, building owners, and inspection agencies by adjusting the costs associated with these regulatory reviews. The key provision involves revising specific dollar amounts for these fees to reflect current economic conditions or statutory requirements. This change aims to ensure the fee structure remains accurate and enforceable under state law.
SB 64 amends South Dakota law to revise how initial parole dates are established for certain offenders. The bill directly affects the state's parole system and individuals subject to parole eligibility. It modifies the statutory provisions governing the calculation or determination of when an offender first becomes eligible for parole consideration. This change updates the legal framework without altering the fundamental right to parole or the overall sentencing structure.
This bill proposes to lower the amount employers must contribute to fund unemployment benefits while simultaneously increasing the administrative fees charged for processing reemployment assistance claims. The changes directly affect businesses in South Dakota that currently pay into the unemployment insurance system and the state agencies responsible for managing benefit distribution. By reducing employer contributions and raising administrative fees, the legislation aims to adjust the financial structure of the unemployment insurance program without altering the core eligibility criteria for workers. The bill focuses on modifying contribution rates and fee structures rather than changing the fundamental rules for receiving unemployment benefits.
SB 69 proposes revisions to the provisions governing trusts in South Dakota law. The bill directly affects individuals who create trusts, trustees who manage them, and beneficiaries who receive assets from them. Key mechanisms include updating specific language within the state's trust statutes to clarify how trusts are established, administered, and terminated. These changes aim to modernize the legal framework surrounding trusts without altering their fundamental purpose. The bill focuses on technical updates to existing regulations rather than introducing new trust types or tax provisions.
This bill authorizes the Bureau of Finance and Management in South Dakota to pay lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Building Authority. It includes an appropriation to fund these payments and declares an emergency to expedite the process. The legislation directly affects state financial operations by enabling the transfer of funds for building-related lease expenses.
