South Dakota Bills

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 21, 2025

HB 1244: make certain federal laws applicable to public employees.

This bill would require South Dakota public employees to comply with certain federal laws that currently apply to private sector workers. The legislation aims to extend specific federal regulations, such as those related to workplace safety and employment practices, to cover state and local government workers. By aligning public employee protections with federal standards, the bill seeks to create more consistent rules across different types of employers. The measure does not specify which federal laws are included, leaving that determination to the implementing agencies.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 21, 2025

SB 207: freeze property tax revenues and assessments for two years.

SB 207 would freeze property tax revenues and assessments in South Dakota for a two-year period. This measure directly affects property owners and local governments by preventing increases in property tax collections and valuation during the specified timeframe. The bill aims to stabilize property tax burdens and provide predictable revenue levels for local jurisdictions without requiring legislative action to adjust rates or valuations annually.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 21, 2025

SB 149: improve the operations and effectiveness of South Dakota.

SB 149 is a legislative bill introduced by Senator Mehlhaff that aims to improve the operations and effectiveness of South Dakota. The bill consists of a single section that broadly states its purpose without detailing specific mechanisms or provisions. As the text contains no substantive policy changes, it does not directly affect any particular group or describe concrete operational improvements. The bill appears to be a placeholder or procedural measure that lacks the detailed content necessary to explain its actual impact.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 21, 2025

HJR 5007: Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election a law transfer the state accounting system from the Bureau of Finance and Management to the state auditor and amend provisions pertaining to the Bureau of Finance and Management.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to move the state's accounting system from the Bureau of Finance and Management to the state auditor's office. It would also update related provisions governing the Bureau of Finance and Management to reflect this change in responsibility. The measure requires voter approval at the next general election before it can take effect. This change would alter how the state handles financial record-keeping and oversight by shifting authority to a different agency.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 21, 2025

HB 1177: require an employee of a school district, the Board of Regents, or the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to receive permission of a parent or guardian of an unemancipated minor student before addressing the student with a name other than the student's legal name and to prohibit the compulsory use of gendered language inconsistent with sex.

This bill requires school employees in South Dakota to obtain parental or guardian permission before using a name other than a minor student's legal name. It also prohibits schools from forcing the use of gendered language that does not match a student's biological sex. The law directly affects school districts, the Board of Regents, and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education. These provisions aim to establish clear rules for how students' names and gender-related language are handled in educational settings.

passed both · South Dakota · House Feb 21, 2025

HCR 6002: Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to remove the requirement of a project labor agreement for federal construction projects.

This bill urges the U.S. Congress and President to eliminate the requirement for project labor agreements on federal construction projects. It directly affects contractors and workers involved in federally funded construction work by seeking to remove a specific contractual condition. The key provision is a formal request to federal lawmakers to change existing regulations that mandate such agreements. The bill does not alter state laws but instead advocates for a change in federal policy regarding labor practices on government-funded construction sites.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

passed both · South Dakota · Senate Feb 21, 2025

SCR 605: Promoting a resilient and healthy Black Hills forest through active forest management and retention of the current forest products industry.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the importance of active forest management for the Black Hills in South Dakota. It states that managing forests through activities like harvesting timber and pre-commercial treatments is necessary to reduce wildfire risks and control mountain pine beetle epidemics. The resolution also emphasizes the need to support the local forest products industry by encouraging federal and state agencies to increase these management efforts. While it does not create new laws or change funding, it serves to express the Senate's position on these forest health and economic issues.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · South Dakota · Senate Feb 21, 2025

SB 104: provide for the publication of the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment and to make an appropriation therefor.

SB 104 requires the publication of cast vote records from automatic tabulating equipment used in elections and allocates funding to support this process. The bill directly affects election officials and state agencies responsible for managing voting systems and election records. By mandating the release of these records, the legislation aims to increase transparency in how votes are counted and recorded during elections. The appropriation provision ensures that necessary resources are available to implement and maintain this publication requirement.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 1268: prohibit processing of industrial hemp by extraction.

HB 1268 prohibits the processing of industrial hemp through extraction methods in South Dakota. This law directly affects businesses and individuals involved in hemp production, particularly those who might use extraction to create hemp-derived products. The bill restricts specific processing activities rather than banning hemp cultivation entirely, limiting how hemp can be handled within the state. By disallowing extraction, the legislation aims to control the types of hemp products that can be legally produced and sold.

in committee · South Dakota · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 214: repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates.

This bill extends a tax rate reduction for gross receipts and use taxes in South Dakota by repealing its expiration date. It directly affects businesses and individuals subject to these state taxes by allowing them to continue paying reduced rates. The key mechanism involves removing the time limit that previously ended the tax cut, ensuring the lower rates remain in effect. No new taxes are created; instead, the bill maintains existing tax relief measures that were originally enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · South Dakota · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 126: establish the manner of determining payments for the child care assistance program.

The bill establishes the method for calculating payments within South Dakota's child care assistance program. It directly affects families receiving state-funded child care support and the agencies administering those funds. The legislation outlines specific formulas or criteria to determine how much assistance is provided, ensuring consistency in payment calculations. This change aims to standardize the financial support given to eligible families through the state's child care system.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 1137: establish provisions related to the treatment of pain with non-opioid drugs.

HB 1137 establishes provisions for using non-opioid drugs to treat pain in South Dakota. The bill directly affects healthcare providers and patients by outlining guidelines for prescribing and administering non-opioid pain medications. Key mechanisms include setting standards for pain management protocols and promoting alternative treatments to reduce reliance on opioid medications. This legislation aims to provide a structured approach to pain treatment without advocating for specific medical outcomes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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