This bill establishes parental rights as a fundamental liberty in South Dakota, explicitly protecting a parent's authority to direct their child's upbringing, education, healthcare, and moral or religious training. It prohibits state agencies, officials, and employees from interfering with these rights unless they can demonstrate a narrow, compelling interest using the least restrictive means available. The legislation also grants parents the ability to sue for damages or injunctive relief in court if their rights are violated, allowing them to recover attorney's fees if they win the case.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require a 60% affirmative vote from voters to pass any future constitutional changes in South Dakota. It directly affects all South Dakota voters by raising the approval threshold above the current majority requirement. The key mechanism is changing the voting rule so that measures need supermajority support rather than a simple majority. This change would make it more difficult to amend the state constitution but does not alter any existing constitutional provisions.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to South Dakota that would require voters to be U.S. citizens. It directly affects eligibility for voting in state elections by adding a citizenship requirement to the state constitution. The amendment would be placed on the ballot for voters to approve or reject at the next general election. If passed, it would make citizenship a formal legal requirement for voting in South Dakota.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create a state trust fund for unclaimed property in South Dakota. It would establish a legal framework for collecting and managing abandoned assets such as uncashed checks, forgotten bank accounts, and unclaimed securities. The amendment would require the state to maintain this fund and potentially use it for public purposes as defined by future legislation. This change directly affects the state's financial management system and property owners who may have forgotten assets in the state.
This bill provides funding for the regular operations of the state's legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as state institutions, public debt interest, and common schools. It allocates money to cover essential government expenses and educational costs without specifying exact amounts or spending priorities. The legislation directly affects state agencies and school districts by authorizing the expenditure of public funds for their standard functions.
This bill establishes treatment courts in South Dakota to provide specialized judicial oversight for individuals with substance use disorders, aiming to connect them with rehabilitation services instead of traditional incarceration. It creates a workgroup tasked with studying and evaluating existing rehabilitation programs to improve their effectiveness and accessibility. The legislation also declares an emergency to expedite the implementation of these new court systems and related support services.
This bill proposes to apply to the United States Congress under Article V of the Constitution to call for a constitutional convention aimed at establishing term limits for members of Congress. The measure would direct the state legislature to formally request this convention, which is one of the methods specified in the Constitution for proposing amendments. If enacted, the bill would initiate a process to gather signatures and submit a formal application to the federal government, setting the stage for a national debate on congressional term limits. The bill does not itself create term limits but seeks to trigger a constitutional process that could lead to such changes if approved by the required number of states.
The bill directs the Department of Revenue to allocate funds to county rural access infrastructure funds, supporting infrastructure projects in rural areas. It includes a declaration of emergency to expedite the funding process. This measure directly impacts counties in South Dakota that receive financial support for rural infrastructure development.
This bill authorizes the use of state funds to provide grants for improving and expanding airport terminals. It directly affects airports within South Dakota that seek financial assistance for terminal upgrades. The key provision allows the state to allocate money specifically for these infrastructure projects. The legislation focuses on enabling funding for terminal enhancements without specifying particular airports or project details.
HB 1165 allows agricultural producers in South Dakota to request an automatic refund of assessments paid on their crops. The bill establishes a process for farmers to apply for reimbursement when they have already paid crop assessments. This provision directly affects agricultural producers who have made these payments and provides a mechanism for recovering funds under specified conditions. The legislation focuses on creating a refund system rather than changing existing assessment requirements.
HB 1242 limits the amount of money political action committees can receive from authorized committees of candidates for federal office in South Dakota. The bill directly affects political action committees and candidates running for federal positions by setting a cap on contributions from these authorized committees. This provision aims to regulate campaign finance by restricting the flow of funds from candidate committees to political action committees. The legislation establishes specific monetary limits to control how much money can be transferred between these related political entities.
This bill grants legislative approval for a future water permit application submitted by the Western Dakota Regional Water System. It allows the water system to proceed with obtaining a permit for future water use, which is necessary for their planned infrastructure projects. The measure does not authorize the water use itself but provides the required legislative consent for the permit process to move forward.
