South Dakota Bills

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1179: clarify certain labeling and sales requirements for homemade food items.

HB 1179 clarifies labeling and sales requirements for homemade food items sold in South Dakota. The bill directly affects individuals and businesses that prepare and sell homemade food products to consumers. It establishes specific rules for how these items must be labeled and under what conditions they can be sold legally. The legislation aims to ensure clarity and consistency in food safety standards for homemade goods without changing existing regulations.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SB 51: require the display and curricular inclusion of the Ten Commandments and other documents.

This bill requires South Dakota schools to display the Ten Commandments alongside other historical documents in classrooms. It mandates that these documents be included in the curriculum to provide context for students studying American history and law. The legislation affects public and private educational institutions within the state by establishing specific display and teaching requirements. This measure aims to ensure students encounter foundational legal and moral texts as part of their education.

Topics ✗ Education

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1140: provide oversight regarding the exercise of gubernatorial emergency powers.

HB 1140 establishes oversight procedures for the governor's use of emergency powers in South Dakota. The bill requires the governor to submit written reports to the legislature detailing the reasons for declaring an emergency and the specific actions taken during the emergency period. It also mandates that emergency declarations include clear expiration dates and outlines the process for legislative review of emergency orders. This legislation directly affects the governor's authority to declare emergencies and impacts state agencies and officials who implement emergency measures. The bill aims to create a structured framework for accountability while maintaining the governor's ability to respond to urgent situations.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SB 133: repeal enforcement provisions and modify requirements related to the fluoridation of public water supplies.

This bill modifies South Dakota's laws regarding fluoridation in public water supplies by repealing enforcement provisions and adjusting certain requirements. It directly affects local governments and water utilities that manage public water systems in the state. The key changes involve removing specific enforcement mechanisms and altering compliance standards related to water fluoridation practices. The legislation aims to update regulatory frameworks without mandating or prohibiting fluoridation itself.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 7, 2025

HB 1091: revise the applicability of the statute of repose for construction deficiencies.

HB 1091 modifies the statute of repose for construction deficiencies in South Dakota, which is a time limit after which a property owner cannot sue for construction defects. The bill directly affects construction companies, contractors, and property owners by changing when legal claims for building defects can be filed. It adjusts the timeline for when these claims become barred, ensuring that the period during which lawsuits can be brought is clearly defined and updated. This change aims to provide greater clarity on the legal protections available to construction professionals and the rights of property owners to seek repairs for structural issues.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 102: revise provisions related to the practice of physician assistants.

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passed both · South Dakota · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SCR 601: Supporting the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 12 to honor the late Helen Miller.

This bill proposes designating a portion of U.S. Highway 12 in South Dakota to honor Helen Miller, a late resident. The legislation would require the state to officially name this highway segment in her memory through a formal designation process. It directly affects state transportation officials who would need to update road signage and records to reflect the new name. The bill does not alter traffic laws or funding but focuses solely on commemorative naming.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 118: direct the Department of Social Services to amend administrative rules allowing graduate students to be eligible for child care assistance.

This bill directs the South Dakota Department of Social Services to update its administrative rules to allow graduate students to qualify for child care assistance. Currently, the program may have restrictions that exclude graduate students, but this legislation would expand eligibility to include them. The change would enable graduate students who need child care support to access the same assistance available to other eligible families. The Department of Social Services would be responsible for implementing these updated eligibility criteria through its administrative rulemaking process.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 125: make reports produced by automatic tabulating equipment open to public inspection.

SB 125 requires that reports generated by automatic tabulating equipment be made available for public inspection. This law directly affects government agencies and organizations that use such equipment to collect and process data. The bill mandates that these reports be accessible to the public, ensuring transparency in how information is compiled and presented. By removing barriers to access, the legislation aims to allow citizens to review official records produced by automated systems.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 7, 2025

HB 1102: require the submission of medical, dental, and pharmaceutical claims data to the Division of Insurance and to establish a health care data system.

This bill requires healthcare providers in South Dakota to submit medical, dental, and pharmaceutical claims data to the state Division of Insurance. The collected information would be used to create a centralized health care data system for analysis and oversight purposes. Healthcare facilities and insurance companies would be directly affected by the new reporting requirements. The legislation aims to improve data collection without specifying particular policy outcomes or advocating for specific healthcare reforms.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1146: require hospitals to implement drug testing programs.

HB 1146 requires hospitals in South Dakota to implement drug testing programs for patients. The bill directly affects healthcare facilities and patients by mandating that hospitals conduct drug screenings as part of their care protocols. Key provisions would establish specific testing requirements and procedures that hospitals must follow to comply with the law. This legislation aims to standardize drug testing practices across the state's hospital system.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1050: authorize municipalities to impose a new tax to fund capital improvement projects.

This bill authorizes municipalities in South Dakota to impose a new tax specifically to fund capital improvement projects. It directly affects local governments by giving them the legal authority to levy this tax for infrastructure and development needs. The key provision allows these local entities to generate revenue for physical improvements such as roads, buildings, and public facilities. This change enables municipalities to finance long-term infrastructure investments without relying solely on existing funding sources.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

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