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signed · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1033: make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency.

HB 1033 allocates state funds to cover costs associated with emergencies and disasters affecting South Dakota and officially declares a state of emergency. The bill provides financial resources for responding to and recovering from such events, ensuring the state has the necessary budgetary support during crises. This measure directly impacts state agencies and departments responsible for emergency management and disaster relief operations. The declaration of emergency enables the state to access additional resources and streamline response efforts when needed.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds for emergency response and disaster recovery, directly advancing budget appropriations for essential government services.95% confidence
signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 17: clarify when a political committee must file certain campaign finance disclosure statements.

SB 17 clarifies the timing requirements for political committees in South Dakota to file campaign finance disclosure statements. The bill directly affects political committees by specifying when they must submit these reports to ensure compliance with state regulations. Key provisions establish clearer deadlines for filing, reducing ambiguity about when disclosures are required. This change aims to improve transparency in campaign finance reporting without altering the underlying obligations of political committees.
Michael Rohl (R) Erik Muckey (D) Tim Goodwin (R)
signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 43: establish a timeframe within which a remote seller and marketplace provider must register and remit sales tax.

SB 43 establishes a specific timeframe for remote sellers and marketplace providers to register and remit sales tax in South Dakota. This bill directly affects online businesses that sell goods to South Dakota residents but do not have a physical presence in the state. The key provision sets clear deadlines for these entities to comply with state tax registration requirements and submit sales tax payments. By defining these timeframes, the legislation aims to clarify when remote sellers must begin collecting and remitting taxes to the state.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens state tax collection by establishing clear deadlines for remote sellers to register and remit sales tax, closing potential tax loopholes and increasing state revenue.85% confidence
signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 42: clarify the wholesale purchase price of tobacco products.

SB 42 aims to clarify how the wholesale purchase price of tobacco products is calculated in South Dakota. The bill directly affects tobacco retailers and wholesalers by establishing clearer rules for pricing. It provides specific guidelines to ensure consistent application of wholesale pricing standards across the state. This legislative change seeks to remove ambiguity in existing regulations without altering the fundamental tax structure.
signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 13, 2025

SB 74: require the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state.

SB 74 requires the South Dakota government to publish and review an explanation of the state's open meeting laws. This bill directly affects state agencies and officials who must ensure public transparency in their meetings. The key provision mandates that a clear explanation of these laws be made available for public review. This change aims to improve public understanding of how open meeting laws operate in the state.
Nicole Uhre-Balk (D) Curt Massie (R) Paul Miskimins (R) Travis Ismay (R) Heather Baxter (R)
signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 36: repeal the oath requirement for an application for a lodging establishment, campground, food service establishment, or mobile food service establishment license.

This bill removes the requirement for individuals to take an oath when applying for licenses to operate lodging establishments, campgrounds, food service businesses, or mobile food service establishments in South Dakota. The change eliminates a procedural step in the licensing process, making it easier for applicants to submit their paperwork without needing to swear an oath. This affects business owners and operators seeking these specific licenses, streamlining the administrative requirements they must meet. The bill does not alter the substantive standards for obtaining these licenses, only the oath component of the application process.
signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 40: revise Department of Transportation regulatory authority regarding aeronautics.

This bill transfers the responsibility for managing aeronautics from the Aeronautics Commission to the Department of Transportation in South Dakota. The Department will now handle most operational duties, while the Commission retains specific roles related to advice, budgeting, and legal decision-making. Additionally, the Aeronautics Commission is tasked with creating new rules to manage airport approval certificates. These changes reorganize how state aviation functions are administered without altering the overall structure of the agencies involved.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill reorganizes state aviation administration to centralize authority under the Department of Transportation, strengthening regulatory oversight and operational management.85% confidence
signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 38: modify requirements for a vehicle approaching a vehicle that is stopped or occupying the shoulder of the highway with warning lights flashing.

This bill modifies traffic laws in South Dakota to clarify requirements for vehicles approaching those stopped on the shoulder with flashing warning lights. It directly affects drivers on highways by specifying how they should behave when encountering emergency or disabled vehicles in that position. The key provision updates existing rules to ensure approaching drivers maintain a safe distance and reduce speed when warning lights are active. This change aims to improve safety for both the stopped vehicle occupants and passing traffic by establishing clearer expectations for highway driving behavior.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by clarifying requirements for drivers approaching stopped vehicles with warning lights, protecting emergency responders and improving highway safety standards.95% confidence
signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 41: clarify the minimum age requirements for a hunting license.

This bill seeks to clarify the minimum age requirements for obtaining a hunting license in South Dakota. It directly affects individuals who wish to pursue hunting activities by defining the specific age thresholds for license eligibility. The key provision involves updating or clarifying existing regulations to ensure consistent application of age rules across the state. This change aims to remove ambiguity in current laws regarding youth hunting participation.
signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 10: shorten the time before records of a Governor or a lieutenant governor are opened to the public.

SB 10 would reduce the waiting period before public records of the Governor or Lieutenant Governor in South Dakota become accessible to the public. Currently, these records are sealed for a set number of years after the official's term ends, but this bill proposes shortening that timeframe. The change would apply to all individuals who have served in these executive roles, allowing researchers and citizens to access their official documents sooner than under current law. This adjustment aims to increase transparency while maintaining some protection for sensitive information during the transition period.
Nicole Uhre-Balk (D) Kevin Jensen (R) Heather Baxter (R) Eric Emery (D) Carl Perry (R)
signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 39: revise the description of highways included in the state trunk highway system.

This bill updates the official list of roads that make up South Dakota's state trunk highway system by revising the legal description of included highways. The change directly affects state transportation planning and funding allocations by clarifying which routes are officially designated as state highways. The primary mechanism involves amending existing statutes to reflect current road classifications without altering the overall funding structure or operational responsibilities. This adjustment ensures the legal framework accurately represents the state's current highway network for administrative and budgeting purposes.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill clarifies highway designations for better state transportation planning and funding allocation, strengthening infrastructure management.85% confidence
signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 30: remove outdated provisions within the insurance code.

SB 30 aims to update the South Dakota insurance code by removing provisions that are no longer relevant. The bill directly affects insurance companies and state regulators by streamlining the legal framework governing insurance practices. Its key mechanism involves identifying and deleting specific outdated sections within the existing code to improve clarity and efficiency. This legislative change does not introduce new regulations but rather cleans up the current system to reflect modern standards. The bill focuses solely on administrative updates without altering substantive insurance requirements.
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