South Dakota Bills

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 1246: require the director of equalization to adjust certain agricultural land values.

HB 1246 directs the South Dakota Director of Equalization to adjust the assessed values of specific agricultural land. This provision affects landowners and assessors by changing how property taxes are calculated for designated farmland. The bill establishes a mechanism for updating valuation standards to reflect current agricultural conditions. No new taxes are created, but the adjustment may alter the tax burden for affected properties.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 1203: authorize the operation of pari-mutuel historical horse racing machines, and to authorize a new tax.

This bill authorizes the operation of pari-mutuel historical horse racing machines in South Dakota. It directly affects the state's gaming industry and allows for the establishment of new betting machines that use historical horse racing data. The legislation also introduces a new tax on these machines, with revenue generated from the tax to be specified by the state legislature. This change expands the types of gambling activities permitted under current state law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 181: provide for noncustodial visitation of a minor born out of wedlock.

SB 181 establishes legal visitation rights for noncustodial parents of children born out of wedlock in South Dakota. The bill allows these parents to petition the court for visitation schedules, ensuring they can maintain a relationship with their minor children. It applies to all unmarried parents regardless of gender and requires courts to consider the best interests of the child when determining visitation arrangements. This legislation creates a formal process for fathers and mothers who are not married to the child's mother to seek court-ordered visitation time.

in committee · South Dakota · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 142: revise the dates for submission of budget requests.

This bill amends the state budget process by adjusting the deadlines for submitting budget requests. It directly affects state agencies and departments that prepare annual budget proposals. The key provision changes the specific dates by which these agencies must submit their requests to the legislature. This adjustment aims to align the budget submission timeline with updated procedural requirements. The bill does not alter the overall budget structure or spending limits, only the administrative schedule for submissions.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 200: provide for the sale of vintage distilled spirits to certain on-sale licensees.

This bill allows certain licensed establishments in South Dakota to sell vintage distilled spirits to their customers. It expands the current rules that govern which on-sale licensees can purchase and sell older, aged alcoholic beverages. The legislation aims to clarify and update existing regulations regarding the sale of these specific products. The changes directly affect bars, restaurants, and other businesses that hold on-sale liquor licenses in the state.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 1260: require that birth certificates and certain official documents reflect biological sex.

HB 1260 would require South Dakota to issue birth certificates and certain official documents that reflect an individual's biological sex rather than gender identity. The bill mandates that state agencies use the sex assigned at birth when recording information on these documents, which would affect parents, medical providers, and individuals requesting official records. This change would apply to all new birth certificates issued in the state and could impact how other government documents reference sex information. The legislation aims to ensure consistency in how biological sex is recorded across state records.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 1223: provide for conscience exemptions from certain vaccinations.

HB 1223 allows individuals in South Dakota to request exemptions from certain vaccination requirements based on their personal or religious beliefs. The bill directly affects parents, guardians, and adults who may be required to receive vaccines for school attendance or employment. Under this legislation, these individuals can submit a written statement explaining their conscientious objection to specific vaccines. The key provision creates a formal process for granting these exemptions without requiring medical or legal justification. This policy change would allow vaccinated individuals to opt out of mandated immunizations while maintaining other public health requirements.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 1109: prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cell-cultured meat in this state, and to provide a penalty therefor.

This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cell-cultured meat within South Dakota. It directly affects food producers, retailers, and consumers by banning this specific type of lab-grown meat product. The legislation establishes penalties for anyone who violates the ban, ensuring enforcement through legal consequences. This measure prevents the introduction of cell-cultured meat into the state's food supply chain.

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

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SJR 504: Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a number of signatures on a petition to initiate a constitutional amendment be obtained from each county.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to South Dakota that would require petition signatures for constitutional amendments to be gathered from every county in the state. The change aims to ensure broader geographic representation by preventing amendments from being driven solely by voters in densely populated areas. If passed, this would alter the current process by mandating a more distributed collection of signatures across the state. The amendment would directly affect citizens seeking to propose constitutional changes through the petition process.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SCR 607: Encouraging the Legislature to continue using person-first language that acknowledges the person before any disability.

This bill encourages the South Dakota Legislature to adopt person-first language when referring to individuals with disabilities, ensuring the person is mentioned before their disability. It directly affects legislative communications, official documents, and public statements made by state lawmakers. The key provision is a recommendation to use respectful terminology that emphasizes individual identity rather than defining people solely by their condition. This change aims to promote dignity and reduce stigma in official state discourse. The bill does not mandate enforcement but serves as a guiding principle for legislative language use.

introduced · South Dakota · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SC 810: Honoring Hannah Heiman of Clark, South Dakota Girls State Governor, and David Yusten Jr. of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Boys State Governor, and the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their sponsorship and coordination of the Girls State and Boys State programs.

This bill honors Hannah Heiman of Clark and David Yusten Jr. of Sioux Falls for their roles as governors of the Girls State and Boys State programs in South Dakota. It also recognizes the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for sponsoring and coordinating these programs. The legislation serves as a formal acknowledgment of their contributions to youth civic education and does not alter any existing laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Veterans

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