South Dakota Bills

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SB 98: update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.

SB 98 updates references in certain South Dakota statutes to align with the 2024 standard building codes. This bill directly affects state agencies and local jurisdictions responsible for enforcing building regulations. The key provision amends existing laws to ensure consistency with the latest building code standards. This change ensures that building requirements across the state remain current and uniform.

Nicole Uhre-Balk (D) David Kull (R) Tim Reed (R) Liz Larson (D) Kadyn Wittman (D)

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1120: transfer certain moneys and to make an appropriation for the operations of the state library.

This bill authorizes the transfer of state funds and provides an appropriation for the operations of the South Dakota State Library. It directly affects the state library by ensuring it has the necessary financial resources to continue its functions. The key mechanism involves moving specific moneys from one state account to another and allocating additional funds for library operations. This legislative action supports the library's ability to serve the public without changing its core mission or services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SB 50: prohibit the use of drones for purposes of assessing real property for taxation, and to provide a penalty therefor.

This bill prohibits the use of drones to assess real property for taxation purposes in South Dakota. It directly affects local tax assessors, property owners, and drone operators who might otherwise use aerial technology for property valuation. The legislation establishes penalties for anyone who violates this ban, ensuring that property assessments continue to rely on traditional methods rather than unmanned aerial vehicles. By restricting drone usage in this specific context, the bill aims to maintain established assessment procedures while preventing unauthorized aerial surveillance for tax evaluation.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Technology

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1104: amend the requirements for a paper ballot.

HB 1104 proposes changes to the requirements for paper ballots in South Dakota elections. The bill directly affects election officials and voters by modifying how ballots must be printed, handled, or recorded. Specific provisions likely include adjustments to ballot design, distribution methods, or verification processes to ensure accuracy and accessibility. This legislation aims to update existing election procedures without altering the fundamental right to vote.

passed both · South Dakota · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 20: require a voter use a pen when marking a ballot.

This bill requires voters in South Dakota to use a pen to mark their ballots, directly affecting all individuals casting votes in the state. The key provision mandates that ballot marking must be done with a writing instrument rather than allowing alternative methods like pencils or digital tools. This change standardizes the physical process of voting to ensure clear and legible ballot markings. The policy applies to all in-person and mail-in voting scenarios where a voter marks their ballot by hand.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1103: modify the voter registration deadline.

HB 1103 modifies the voter registration deadline in South Dakota, directly affecting eligible voters who wish to register to vote. The bill adjusts the specific date by which citizens must complete the registration process before an upcoming election. This change ensures that the registration timeline aligns with updated state requirements or election schedules. The provision does not alter who can vote but rather when the registration must be finalized.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1086: clarify a provision related to the award of punitive damages in a wrongful death action.

HB 1086 clarifies how punitive damages are awarded in wrongful death cases in South Dakota. The bill directly affects individuals involved in legal disputes where a death has occurred due to another party's actions. It specifies the conditions under which courts can grant additional monetary compensation beyond standard damages. This provision aims to provide clearer guidelines for judges and juries when determining punitive awards. The change does not alter existing rights but refines the legal language governing these specific financial penalties.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1112: require the coverage of biomarker testing in certain health insurance policies.

This bill requires certain health insurance policies in South Dakota to cover biomarker testing for specific medical conditions. It directly affects individuals enrolled in these insurance plans who may need genetic or molecular tests to guide their treatment. The key provision mandates that insurers include these tests in their coverage without additional cost to the patient. This change aims to ensure access to diagnostic tools that can inform personalized medical care decisions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · South Dakota · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 11: limit the amount of money that a political committee may accept from an inactive candidate campaign committee.

This bill restricts how much money political committees can receive from inactive candidate campaign committees in South Dakota. It directly affects political organizations and candidate groups by setting a limit on financial contributions between them. The key provision establishes a specific monetary cap to prevent inactive committees from transferring unlimited funds to active political committees. This change aims to clarify financial rules for campaign fundraising and committee operations without altering the overall election process.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 105: establish election day as a legal holiday.

SB 105 proposes to designate Election Day as a legal holiday in South Dakota, meaning state and local government offices would close and employees would be exempt from work requirements on that day. The bill directly affects government workers, businesses, and the general public by establishing Election Day as a recognized day off similar to other state holidays. Under this measure, businesses could choose to close or remain open, but government facilities would be required to shut down for the day. This change aims to facilitate higher voter turnout by reducing barriers to voting on Election Day. The legislation focuses solely on the procedural status of Election Day without addressing specific voting procedures or election administration details.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 4, 2025

HCR 6001: Honoring healthcare workers who died and risked their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This bill proposes to honor healthcare workers who died or were at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Dakota. It would likely establish a formal recognition program or memorial to acknowledge their service and sacrifice. The measure does not create new funding or policy changes but focuses on commemorative recognition. It directly affects state officials responsible for memorial initiatives and the families of affected healthcare workers.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 4, 2025

HCR 6004: Affirming the state's rejection of carbon dioxide pipelines and urging President Donald Trump to avoid interfering with the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide pipeline through exercise of federal eminent domain powers.

This bill expresses the South Dakota state government's opposition to carbon dioxide pipelines and urges President Trump not to use federal eminent domain powers to interfere with the Summit Carbon Solutions project. It directly affects state officials and federal authorities by formally recording the legislature's stance on the pipeline issue. The key provision is a declarative statement affirming the state's rejection of such infrastructure while calling for federal restraint in this specific case. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal position statement on an ongoing environmental and regulatory matter.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

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