South Dakota Bills

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1220: amend provisions pertaining to the verification of registered voters contained in the master registration file.

HB 1220 amends the procedures for verifying registered voters in South Dakota's master registration file. The bill directly affects election officials and the voters listed in the state's voter database. It updates the rules for how voter information is checked and maintained to ensure accuracy in the registration system. This change modifies existing verification processes without altering voter eligibility requirements.

Sue Peterson (R) Travis Ismay (R) Heather Baxter (R) John Carley (R) Carl Perry (R)

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1180: require that a candidate for election to the board of a school district disclose the candidate's party affiliation on a declaration of candidacy.

This bill requires candidates running for election to a school district board in South Dakota to disclose their political party affiliation on their declaration of candidacy. The provision directly affects individuals seeking office on school boards by mandating they state their party alignment as part of their official filing. This change aims to increase transparency in the election process by making party information publicly available before voting occurs. The bill does not alter voting procedures or candidate eligibility, but rather adds a disclosure requirement to the existing filing process.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 180: to require age verification before an individual may access an application from an online application store.

This bill requires online application stores to verify the age of individuals before they can access certain applications. It directly affects digital platforms that distribute software and the users who download them. The law mandates that these stores implement age verification checks to prevent minors from accessing applications that may be restricted by age. This change aims to ensure compliance with age-related restrictions on digital content.

Topics ✗ Technology

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SCR 604: Supporting the expansion of transportation services for veterans receiving medical care in this state.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 604 expresses the legislature's support for expanding transportation services available to veterans in the state who are receiving medical care. This resolution encourages efforts to improve how veterans can access necessary medical appointments and treatment.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Transportation ✓ Veterans

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1162: require the reporting of the number of veterans who die by suicide in this state.

This bill requires the state of South Dakota to report the number of veterans who die by suicide within the state. It directly affects state agencies responsible for tracking veteran health outcomes and public safety statistics. The key provision mandates the collection and publication of specific data regarding veteran suicide deaths to improve transparency and awareness. This change aims to provide clearer information for policymakers and the public without advocating for specific policy responses. The bill focuses on data reporting rather than implementing new prevention programs or funding initiatives.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 196: incorporate the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings in public school curriculum.

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Topics ✓ Education

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 177: provide a sales and use tax refund for goods and services related to data center operations.

This bill would allow South Dakota to refund sales and use taxes on equipment and services purchased for data center operations. It directly affects businesses that build or operate data centers within the state by reducing their initial tax burden on related purchases. The key provision creates a refund mechanism for qualifying data center expenses, which are currently subject to state sales and use taxes. This policy change aims to make South Dakota more competitive for data center development by lowering upfront costs for operators.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 13, 2025

SJR 507: Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow South Dakota residents to place bets on sporting events through mobile or electronic platforms. It would require voters to approve the change at the next general election before online sports wagering can begin. The measure directly affects state gambling regulations and would enable licensed operators to offer digital betting services within the state.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 13, 2025

SB 206: increase the dollar limit for playing video lottery.

This bill proposes to raise the maximum amount of money that can be wagered on video lottery terminals in South Dakota. The change directly affects gambling operators and players who use these machines at licensed casinos. By increasing the dollar limit, the legislation allows for larger bets per play on these gaming devices. The bill does not alter other aspects of state gaming regulations or introduce new types of gambling.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 13, 2025

HB 1219: require counties and municipalities to provide emergency medical services within their jurisdictions.

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Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 13, 2025

SCR 602: Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.

This bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that formally acknowledges and celebrates the sister-state relationship between South Dakota and Taiwan. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the diplomatic and cultural ties between the two regions. The resolution is intended to honor the existing partnership without altering any legal or governmental procedures.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 13, 2025

HB 1187: authorize the sale of home-processed poultry and pork by producers who verify compliance with food safety training requirements.

This bill allows producers in South Dakota to sell poultry and pork they have processed at home, provided they meet specific food safety training requirements. The legislation requires sellers to verify that they have completed approved food safety courses before offering these products for sale. This change expands the ability of local farmers to sell their own processed meat products directly to consumers while maintaining food safety standards. The bill does not apply to commercial processing facilities or meat sold through traditional retail supply chains.

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