South Dakota Bills

signed · South Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1027: repeal obsolete provisions pertaining to noncollecting retailers.

This bill repeals outdated legal provisions that previously regulated noncollecting retailers in South Dakota. The changes directly affect businesses that do not collect sales tax, removing requirements that are no longer applicable under current state law. By eliminating these obsolete rules, the legislation simplifies the regulatory framework for retail operations without adding new obligations. The bill focuses solely on removing existing text from the state code rather than establishing new policies or procedures.

signed · South Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1004: provide tuition for a student who is placed in a residential treatment center that provides educational programming.

HB 1004 would allow students placed in residential treatment centers that offer educational programming to receive tuition assistance. This bill directly affects students requiring residential care and the facilities providing both treatment and education. The key provision would enable these students to access public education funding while receiving necessary mental health or behavioral support in a residential setting. The legislation aims to ensure continuity of education for students who cannot attend traditional schools due to their placement in treatment facilities.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SB 12: limit the amount of money that may be loaned to a candidate or political committee.

This bill proposes to cap the amount of money that can be loaned to political candidates or committees in South Dakota. It directly affects individuals and organizations involved in political fundraising and campaign finance. The key provision establishes a specific monetary limit on these loans, aiming to regulate the flow of financial support in elections. The measure seeks to create clearer boundaries for campaign funding without changing other aspects of the election process.

signed · South Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1014: modify provisions related to emergency medical services personnel and to declare an emergency.

This bill updates South Dakota laws to clarify which licensed professionals are covered under specific state regulations, including emergency medical technicians, teachers, and pesticide applicators. It also changes supervision rules for advanced emergency medical personnel, allowing them to be overseen by physician assistants or nurse practitioners instead of just physicians if their ambulance service has a hardship exemption. Additionally, the bill sets maximum fees for licensing and renewing credentials for emergency medical services workers, capping costs for initial licensure at $50 and renewal at $50. Finally, the legislation declares an emergency to ensure these changes take effect immediately upon approval.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1003: amend definitions pertaining to the school funding formula.

HB 1003 amends the definitions used in South Dakota's school funding formula, directly affecting how state education funds are calculated and distributed. The bill modifies specific terms related to the funding calculation without changing the overall amount of money available for schools. This legislative change updates the legal framework governing how the state determines financial allocations to school districts. The bill focuses on technical adjustments to definitions rather than altering the fundamental structure of school funding.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SB 213: exempt any food grown, raised, or otherwise produced in this state from state sales tax.

SB 213 proposes to exempt all food produced within South Dakota from state sales tax. This measure would directly affect local farmers and producers by removing the sales tax burden on their goods. The bill would apply to any food grown, raised, or produced in the state, regardless of whether it is sold to consumers or businesses. By eliminating the tax, the legislation aims to support in-state agriculture without changing the tax structure for out-of-state products.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SB 29: amend provisions regarding the Division of Insurance and the former Division of Securities operating fund.

SB 29 amends provisions related to the Division of Insurance and the former Division of Securities operating fund in South Dakota. The bill modifies how these funds are managed and utilized by the state agencies. It directly affects the Division of Insurance and the former Division of Securities by changing their operational financial structures. This legislation updates existing rules governing these specific state funds without altering their core functions.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SB 49: prohibit the exercise of the right of eminent domain for the construction of certain facilities.

SB 49 prohibits the use of eminent domain to acquire private property for constructing certain facilities in South Dakota. This bill directly affects government entities and private landowners by restricting the state's power to take property for specific projects without voluntary agreement. The key provision prevents forced acquisition of land for these designated facilities, requiring landowners to consent to any transfer. The legislation aims to protect private property rights by limiting the circumstances under which the government can exercise eminent domain.

Topics ✗ Energy

in committee · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 86: expand eligibility for the rural recruitment assistance program to include chiropractors and optometrists.

SB 86 expands eligibility for South Dakota's Rural Recruitment Assistance Program to include chiropractors and optometrists, who were previously excluded from this benefit. The bill allows these healthcare professionals to apply for financial assistance to help them relocate and practice in rural areas of the state. This change aims to increase access to essential healthcare services in underserved communities by broadening the pool of eligible practitioners. The legislation does not alter the program's funding structure or eligibility criteria for other professions, only extending it to these two specific medical fields.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1262: terminate bounty payments for nest predators, transfer moneys to the general fund, and declare an emergency.

This bill ends state-funded bounty payments for predators that damage bird nests and transfers the money to the general fund. It directly affects wildlife management programs and taxpayers who previously funded these payments. The legislation declares an emergency to allow the changes to take effect quickly. By eliminating the bounty system, the state shifts away from paying individuals to kill nest predators and instead reallocates those funds to general state purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 18: require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.

This bill requires websites hosting content harmful to minors to implement age verification systems. It directly affects online platforms that host such material, mandating they verify users' ages before access. The legislation establishes penalties for websites that fail to comply with these age verification requirements. This measure aims to restrict minors' access to potentially harmful online content through mandatory verification protocols.

Topics ✗ Technology

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 134: provide limitations on liability and damages caused by a wildfire.

This bill proposes to limit the financial liability and damages that individuals or entities may face if they cause a wildfire in South Dakota. It directly affects property owners, land managers, and others who could be held responsible for wildfire-related losses. The key mechanism involves setting caps on the amount of money that can be claimed in lawsuits or settlements arising from wildfire incidents. This change aims to provide clearer financial boundaries for parties involved in wildfire situations. The bill focuses on modifying existing legal standards for damages without addressing the prevention or management of wildfires.

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