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failed · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1038: repeal provisions regarding the state payment for burial of veterans.

HB 1038 repeals state provisions related to the payment for burial of veterans in South Dakota. This legislative change directly affects the state's financial responsibilities regarding veteran funerals and removes existing rules governing these payments. The bill eliminates specific statutory language that previously outlined how the state would fund or manage burial costs for veterans. By removing these provisions, the bill alters the legal framework for veteran burial support without adding new requirements or funding mechanisms.

Topics ✗ Veterans

failed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 147: promote and enhance the greatness of South Dakota.

SB 147 is a symbolic bill introduced to promote and enhance the greatness of South Dakota. The legislation contains no substantive policy changes, funding allocations, or operational provisions. It does not directly affect any individuals, organizations, or government entities. The bill serves solely as a commemorative measure without altering existing laws or creating new obligations.

failed · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1228: require an environmental impact statement from applicants seeking a carbon dioxide transmission facility permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota.

This bill requires applicants seeking permits for carbon dioxide transmission facilities from the Public Utilities Commission of South Dakota to submit an environmental impact statement. The provision ensures that potential environmental effects of these facilities are formally evaluated before approval. This change directly affects companies and developers applying for such permits and the regulatory body reviewing them. The bill mandates a specific procedural step to assess environmental consequences without altering the underlying approval process.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · South Dakota · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 168: prohibit non-disclosure agreements in settlement cases involving the Associated School Boards of South Dakota Protective Trust Workers Compensation Pool.

This bill prohibits the use of non-disclosure agreements in settlement cases involving the Associated School Boards of South Dakota Protective Trust Workers Compensation Pool. It directly affects employees and claimants within this specific workers' compensation pool by ensuring settlement terms remain public. The key provision removes the ability to sign confidentiality clauses that would otherwise hide settlement details from public view. This change aims to increase transparency in how compensation claims are resolved within this particular school district trust system.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 210: clarify the Interim Rules Review Committee's oversight of emergency rulemaking.

SB 210 clarifies the oversight role of the Interim Rules Review Committee regarding emergency rulemaking in South Dakota. The bill directly affects state agencies that create emergency rules and the committee members who review them. It establishes clearer procedures for how the committee monitors and evaluates these urgent regulations to ensure proper accountability. This change aims to improve transparency in the emergency rulemaking process without altering the substantive content of the rules themselves.

failed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 205: increase the limit on the number of video lottery machines in a licensed establishment.

SB 205 proposes to raise the maximum number of video lottery machines allowed in licensed establishments in South Dakota. This change directly affects businesses that hold gaming licenses by permitting them to install more machines than currently allowed under existing regulations. The bill modifies state gaming rules to increase the operational capacity for video lottery terminals within approved venues. No new taxes or additional regulations are introduced, and the measure focuses solely on adjusting the equipment limit.

failed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 156: increase the minimum age for marriage.

This bill proposes raising the minimum age for marriage in South Dakota. It directly affects individuals who wish to marry, setting a higher age threshold for legal marriage. The key provision establishes a specific minimum age requirement that applicants must meet before obtaining a marriage license. This change would prevent minors from legally marrying under the current age limits.

died · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 183: establish requirements that state agencies must follow when applying for federal grants.

SB 183 establishes new requirements for state agencies in South Dakota when they apply for federal grants. The bill directly affects state government departments and agencies seeking funding from the federal government. It mandates that these agencies follow specific procedures and documentation standards during the grant application process. The legislation aims to ensure compliance with federal grant regulations by setting clear guidelines for state entities.

died · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 182: require every permanent or emergency administrative rule proposal to receive the approval of an elected official before submission to the Legislative Research Council.

This bill requires that every permanent or emergency administrative rule proposal receive approval from an elected official before being submitted to the Legislative Research Council. The provision directly affects state agencies that create administrative rules and the elected officials who must review them. Under this measure, agencies cannot submit rule proposals without first obtaining the necessary approval from an elected representative. This change adds an additional layer of oversight into the rulemaking process before rules reach the legislative review stage.

died · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1248: clarify informed consent requirements for the provision of prenatal and postnatal care to a minor.

This bill clarifies the informed consent requirements for providing prenatal and postnatal care to minors in South Dakota. It directly affects healthcare providers, parents, and minors seeking reproductive health services by establishing clearer rules for consent procedures. The legislation outlines specific conditions under which a minor can consent to receive care without parental involvement, ensuring both patient privacy and medical safety. By defining these requirements more precisely, the bill aims to reduce ambiguity for medical professionals while protecting the rights of young patients.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · South Dakota · House Feb 13, 2025

HB 1185: provide that public moneys for education may not be used for lobbying purposes.

HB 1185 prohibits the use of public education funds for lobbying activities in South Dakota. This law directly affects school districts and state education agencies by restricting how taxpayer money designated for education can be spent. The bill ensures that funds intended for schools and educational programs cannot be diverted to support political advocacy or influence legislation. By limiting the use of these specific public moneys, the measure aims to maintain a clear distinction between educational funding and political spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · South Dakota · House Feb 13, 2025

HB 1151: require that manufacturers of agricultural equipment allow an independent repair provider or an owner to make certain repairs to agricultural equipment.

This bill requires manufacturers of agricultural equipment in South Dakota to allow independent repair providers and equipment owners to perform certain repairs. It mandates that manufacturers provide necessary parts, tools, and technical information to enable these repairs without requiring the use of authorized service centers. The law aims to increase competition and reduce repair costs for farmers and agricultural businesses by preventing manufacturers from restricting repair services to their own technicians. This policy change applies to all agricultural equipment manufacturers operating within the state and affects both the equipment owners and third-party repair shops.