South Dakota Bills

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SB 213: exempt any food grown, raised, or otherwise produced in this state from state sales tax.

SB 213 proposes to exempt all food produced within South Dakota from state sales tax. This measure would directly affect local farmers and producers by removing the sales tax burden on their goods. The bill would apply to any food grown, raised, or produced in the state, regardless of whether it is sold to consumers or businesses. By eliminating the tax, the legislation aims to support in-state agriculture without changing the tax structure for out-of-state products.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SB 49: prohibit the exercise of the right of eminent domain for the construction of certain facilities.

SB 49 prohibits the use of eminent domain to acquire private property for constructing certain facilities in South Dakota. This bill directly affects government entities and private landowners by restricting the state's power to take property for specific projects without voluntary agreement. The key provision prevents forced acquisition of land for these designated facilities, requiring landowners to consent to any transfer. The legislation aims to protect private property rights by limiting the circumstances under which the government can exercise eminent domain.

Topics ✗ Energy

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1262: terminate bounty payments for nest predators, transfer moneys to the general fund, and declare an emergency.

This bill ends state-funded bounty payments for predators that damage bird nests and transfers the money to the general fund. It directly affects wildlife management programs and taxpayers who previously funded these payments. The legislation declares an emergency to allow the changes to take effect quickly. By eliminating the bounty system, the state shifts away from paying individuals to kill nest predators and instead reallocates those funds to general state purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 18: require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.

This bill requires websites hosting content harmful to minors to implement age verification systems. It directly affects online platforms that host such material, mandating they verify users' ages before access. The legislation establishes penalties for websites that fail to comply with these age verification requirements. This measure aims to restrict minors' access to potentially harmful online content through mandatory verification protocols.

Topics ✗ Technology

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 134: provide limitations on liability and damages caused by a wildfire.

This bill proposes to limit the financial liability and damages that individuals or entities may face if they cause a wildfire in South Dakota. It directly affects property owners, land managers, and others who could be held responsible for wildfire-related losses. The key mechanism involves setting caps on the amount of money that can be claimed in lawsuits or settlements arising from wildfire incidents. This change aims to provide clearer financial boundaries for parties involved in wildfire situations. The bill focuses on modifying existing legal standards for damages without addressing the prevention or management of wildfires.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 119: repeal capital punishment.

This bill seeks to eliminate the death penalty in South Dakota by repealing all statutes that authorize capital punishment for criminal offenses. It directly affects the state's criminal justice system by removing the possibility of a death sentence for any convicted defendant. The key provision would require the legislature to establish alternative sentencing options, such as life imprisonment without parole, for crimes that previously carried the death penalty. This change would apply to all current and future cases, effectively ending the state's use of execution as a legal penalty.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 212: require that pipeline applicants acquire county permits prior to submission of a permit application to the Public Utilities Commission.

This bill requires pipeline project applicants to obtain necessary county permits before submitting their applications to the Public Utilities Commission. The change shifts the permitting sequence so that local county approvals must be secured first, rather than being processed simultaneously with state-level reviews. This procedural adjustment directly affects pipeline companies seeking to build infrastructure in South Dakota counties. The bill does not alter the substantive requirements for pipeline construction but modifies the administrative order in which permits are obtained.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1010: require cost model reports for certain programs and institutions.

HB 1010 requires certain programs and institutions in South Dakota to submit cost model reports detailing their financial structures and operational expenses. This legislation directly affects organizations that receive state funding or operate under specific regulatory frameworks, mandating transparency in how they allocate resources. The bill establishes a reporting mechanism where these entities must provide detailed financial data to state officials for review and oversight. By standardizing cost reporting requirements, the law aims to improve accountability and ensure public funds are utilized efficiently across covered programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1101: repeal provisions related to medical marijuana.

HB 1101 seeks to repeal existing provisions related to medical marijuana in South Dakota. This bill would directly affect individuals who currently hold medical marijuana cards and healthcare providers who dispense the substance. The key mechanism involves removing legal protections and regulations that allow for the medical use of cannabis within the state. If enacted, this action would eliminate the current framework governing medical marijuana access and distribution.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 211: revise and clarify notice and hearing procedures of the Public Utilities Commission.

This bill updates the rules for how the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission notifies the public and holds hearings. It directly affects utility companies, their customers, and members of the public who participate in commission proceedings. The legislation clarifies existing procedures to ensure notices are properly delivered and hearings are conducted with clear timelines and requirements. These changes aim to make the regulatory process more transparent and consistent without altering the commission's core authority.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1215: provide rulemaking authority for the licensure of fishing guides, hunting guides, and outfitters, and to provide a penalty.

This bill establishes the legal framework for licensing fishing guides, hunting guides, and outfitters in South Dakota. It authorizes state officials to create specific rules for obtaining these licenses and sets penalties for operating without one. The measure directly impacts individuals and businesses providing guided outdoor recreation services by requiring formal certification.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 218: revise provisions associated with residency for voting purposes.

South Dakota Senate Bill 218 aims to update the rules for how long a person must live in the state before being eligible to vote. The bill modifies residency requirements that currently determine voter qualification, directly affecting all registered voters and those seeking to register. Specific changes to the time-based residency standards will be outlined in the revised provisions, though the exact duration adjustments are not detailed in the available text. This legislation seeks to clarify or adjust the connection between physical presence in South Dakota and the right to participate in elections.

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