South Dakota Bills

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 32: revise amounts for licensing fees for the practice of accountancy.

This bill proposes to update the licensing fees for accountants practicing in South Dakota. It directly affects individuals and businesses seeking or maintaining professional accounting licenses in the state. The key mechanism involves adjusting the specific dollar amounts charged for these licenses, likely to reflect current economic conditions or administrative costs. No new regulations or restrictions are introduced, only the financial amounts associated with obtaining or renewing a license are revised.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 68: require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor.

SB 68 would require individuals to be U.S. citizens before they are eligible to vote in South Dakota elections. The bill establishes a penalty for voting without meeting this citizenship requirement. It directly affects all voters in the state by adding a citizenship verification condition to the existing voting qualifications. This legislation does not change other voting rules but specifically adds citizenship as a mandatory eligibility criterion.

Topics ✗ Immigration

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 54: revise the distribution of revenue from the cigarette tax.

SB 54 proposes to change how cigarette tax revenue is distributed within South Dakota. The bill directly affects the state's budget and revenue allocation process by revising the existing formula for distributing these funds. Key provisions would adjust the percentage of cigarette tax revenue allocated to specific state programs or funds. This change aims to modify how tobacco tax collections are utilized across different state initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 6: authorize a loan from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund to a school district adjoining a federal military installation for the construction or expansion of a school building.

This bill authorizes the South Dakota Housing Infrastructure Fund to provide a loan to a school district located next to a federal military installation. The funds can be used to construct or expand a school building to meet educational needs. The provision applies specifically to school districts that are geographically adjacent to federal military facilities. This measure does not require new funding but instead allows existing infrastructure funds to be used for this specific purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 31: revise amounts for inspection fees for electrical installations.

The bill proposes to update the fee amounts charged for inspecting electrical installations in South Dakota. It directly affects electrical contractors, building owners, and inspection agencies by adjusting the costs associated with these regulatory reviews. The key provision involves revising specific dollar amounts for these fees to reflect current economic conditions or statutory requirements. This change aims to ensure the fee structure remains accurate and enforceable under state law.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 64: revise provisions related to the establishment of an initial parole date.

SB 64 amends South Dakota law to revise how initial parole dates are established for certain offenders. The bill directly affects the state's parole system and individuals subject to parole eligibility. It modifies the statutory provisions governing the calculation or determination of when an offender first becomes eligible for parole consideration. This change updates the legal framework without altering the fundamental right to parole or the overall sentencing structure.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 26: reduce employer contribution rates and increase the administrative fee rate for reemployment assistance.

This bill proposes to lower the amount employers must contribute to fund unemployment benefits while simultaneously increasing the administrative fees charged for processing reemployment assistance claims. The changes directly affect businesses in South Dakota that currently pay into the unemployment insurance system and the state agencies responsible for managing benefit distribution. By reducing employer contributions and raising administrative fees, the legislation aims to adjust the financial structure of the unemployment insurance program without altering the core eligibility criteria for workers. The bill focuses on modifying contribution rates and fee structures rather than changing the fundamental rules for receiving unemployment benefits.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 69: revise provisions related to trusts.

SB 69 proposes revisions to the provisions governing trusts in South Dakota law. The bill directly affects individuals who create trusts, trustees who manage them, and beneficiaries who receive assets from them. Key mechanisms include updating specific language within the state's trust statutes to clarify how trusts are established, administered, and terminated. These changes aim to modernize the legal framework surrounding trusts without altering their fundamental purpose. The bill focuses on technical updates to existing regulations rather than introducing new trust types or tax provisions.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 56: authorize the payment of lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Building Authority by the Bureau of Finance and Management, to make an appropriation therefore, and to declare an emergency.

This bill authorizes the Bureau of Finance and Management in South Dakota to pay lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Building Authority. It includes an appropriation to fund these payments and declares an emergency to expedite the process. The legislation directly affects state financial operations by enabling the transfer of funds for building-related lease expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 45: impose a motor vehicle technology fee.

SB 45 proposes to establish a new fee on motor vehicle technology in South Dakota. The bill would require vehicle owners to pay a charge related to the technology used in their vehicles, though specific details about the fee amount and collection method are not provided in the available text. This legislation directly affects vehicle owners and the state's revenue system by creating a new source of funding through technology-related charges.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 220: appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.

SB 220 is a state funding bill that allocates money to cover regular operational costs for the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of South Dakota's government. The bill also provides funds for current expenses of state institutions, interest payments on public debt, and support for common schools. This legislation directly affects state government operations by ensuring necessary financial resources are available for these essential services. The bill does not introduce new programs or policy changes but rather authorizes the expenditure of existing funds for routine governmental functions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 55: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.

SB 55 proposes changes to how property tax levies are calculated for school districts in South Dakota. The bill also adjusts the state funding formulas used to distribute aid for general and special education programs. These revisions aim to modify the financial structure supporting public education without specifying exact dollar amounts or implementation details. The legislation directly impacts school districts and state education funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Education

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