South Dakota Bills

failed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SB 192: rename the Department of Corrections.

South Dakota Senate Bill 192 proposes to rename the Department of Corrections to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This change would directly affect the state agency responsible for managing prisons and correctional facilities. The bill does not alter the agency's operational functions or funding, but only updates its official name to reflect a broader scope of services. This is a procedural change focused on terminology rather than substantive policy reform.

Nicole Uhre-Balk (D) Sue Peterson (R) John Hughes (R) Eric Emery (D) Carl Perry (R)

passed both · South Dakota · House Mar 3, 2025

HCR 6008: Supporting the effort to bring Amtrak passenger rail service to the state.

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Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SB 208: amend provisions pertaining to a school district's proposed opt out, capital outlay certificate, or other agreement.

This bill modifies how school districts in South Dakota handle certain financial agreements and opt-out requests related to capital projects. It updates the procedures for districts proposing to opt out of state programs, issue capital outlay certificates, or enter into other financial agreements. The changes aim to clarify the requirements and processes these districts must follow when making these decisions. The bill directly affects school district administrators and financial officials responsible for managing district budgets and state funding.

passed · South Dakota · House Mar 3, 2025

HB 1073: designate contact information provided on a voter registration form as not for public inspection.

This bill would restrict access to contact information provided on voter registration forms in South Dakota, making it unavailable for public inspection. It directly affects individuals who submit voter registration applications and government officials who manage voter records. The key provision requires that personal contact details like addresses and phone numbers on these forms be classified as confidential rather than public records. This change aims to enhance voter privacy by limiting who can view this information without a specific legal request. The bill represents a procedural adjustment to how voter registration data is handled under state law.

Topics ✓ Technology

introduced · South Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SC 813: Honoring the Madison boys travel bowling team as the 2024-2025 ESD Youth Travel Bowling League champions.

This bill designates the Madison boys travel bowling team as the 2024-2025 ESD Youth Travel Bowling League champions. It serves as an honorary recognition rather than a policy change, directly affecting the specific bowling team and the league organization. The measure does not alter any laws or regulations but formally acknowledges the team's achievements for the specified season.

passed both · South Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SB 94: amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.

This bill modifies the responsibilities of presidential electors in South Dakota to clarify their duties during the electoral process. It directly affects individuals selected to vote for president and vice president on behalf of the state. The key provision adjusts the legal framework governing how these electors must cast their votes, ensuring compliance with federal election requirements. The changes aim to align state procedures with constitutional mandates for the Electoral College system.

in committee · South Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SB 132: make an appropriation for grants to support airport terminal improvement and expansion.

This bill allocates state funding to provide grants for improving and expanding airport terminals in South Dakota. The funds are intended to support infrastructure upgrades at airports that serve the state's aviation needs. Eligible airports can apply for financial assistance to address terminal maintenance, capacity improvements, or expansion projects. The legislation directly affects airport operators and state transportation agencies responsible for managing these facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · South Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SB 16: set aside certain contractor's excise tax collections relating to the Ellsworth Air Force Base, to create a fund for the collections, and to provide an appropriation therefor.

This bill directs the state to set aside contractor's excise tax collections from Ellsworth Air Force Base into a dedicated fund. The legislation creates a specific financial account to hold these tax revenues separately from the general state budget. It also provides an appropriation to establish and maintain this fund for future use. The measure directly affects the state's financial management of taxes collected from contractors operating at the military base.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SB 57: revise presumptive probation.

SB 57 proposes to revise the presumptive probation standards in South Dakota, directly affecting judges and individuals facing criminal charges. The bill would update the criteria used to determine whether a defendant is eligible for probation instead of prison time. Key provisions include modifying the scoring system that judges use to assess risk and set conditions for probation. This change aims to standardize how probation decisions are made across the state's court system.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 1163: make an appropriation for a grant to assist in the construction and equipping of a veteran’s skilled trade center.

This bill allocates state funding to support the construction and equipping of a skilled trade center for veterans in South Dakota. The appropriation is intended to help veterans access specialized training programs in trades such as construction, manufacturing, and other technical fields. Directly affected parties include veterans seeking employment through vocational training and the state agency responsible for administering the program. The legislation provides financial resources to establish or expand facilities that offer hands-on education and job placement services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

passed both · South Dakota · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 1166: enhance penalties for the violation of right-to-work statutes and to provide a penalty therefor.

HB 1166 strengthens penalties for individuals or organizations that violate South Dakota's right-to-work laws, which prohibit requiring employees to join a union as a condition of employment. The bill directly affects employers, labor unions, and employees by increasing fines and potential legal consequences for those who enforce union membership requirements. Key provisions establish stricter enforcement measures and higher monetary penalties for violations of the state's right-to-work statutes. This legislation aims to provide clearer consequences for non-compliance with existing right-to-work protections.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

failed · South Dakota · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 1261: provide the board of commissioners with authority over certain intra-county land uses and construction projects.

HB 1261 grants the South Dakota Board of Commissioners authority to regulate certain land uses and construction projects within county boundaries. The bill allows county commissioners to approve or deny specific development proposals that fall under their jurisdiction, giving them more direct control over local planning decisions. This change affects property owners, developers, and local communities by shifting decision-making power from state-level agencies to county-level officials. The legislation focuses on establishing clear procedures for how these local land use matters are reviewed and approved.

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