South Dakota Bills

in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1193: prohibit the Board of Regents and institutions under its control from requiring students to reside in on-campus housing or purchase meal plans.

This bill prohibits the South Dakota Board of Regents and institutions under its control from mandating that students live in on-campus housing or purchase meal plans. The legislation directly affects students at state universities and colleges by removing requirements that previously forced them to reside on campus or buy dining services. Under the new rules, students would have the option to live off-campus and prepare their own meals without penalty or loss of benefits. The change gives students more flexibility in managing their living arrangements and reduces mandatory spending on university housing and food services.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1033: make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency.

HB 1033 allocates state funds to cover costs associated with emergencies and disasters affecting South Dakota and officially declares a state of emergency. The bill provides financial resources for responding to and recovering from such events, ensuring the state has the necessary budgetary support during crises. This measure directly impacts state agencies and departments responsible for emergency management and disaster relief operations. The declaration of emergency enables the state to access additional resources and streamline response efforts when needed.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 17: clarify when a political committee must file certain campaign finance disclosure statements.

SB 17 clarifies the timing requirements for political committees in South Dakota to file campaign finance disclosure statements. The bill directly affects political committees by specifying when they must submit these reports to ensure compliance with state regulations. Key provisions establish clearer deadlines for filing, reducing ambiguity about when disclosures are required. This change aims to improve transparency in campaign finance reporting without altering the underlying obligations of political committees.

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.

in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1152: prohibit the enforcement and implementation of directives from intergovernmental organizations, and to provide a penalty therefor.

This bill prohibits South Dakota state agencies from enforcing or implementing directives issued by intergovernmental organizations. It applies to all state departments and officials who might otherwise comply with such external mandates. The legislation establishes penalties for any person or entity that violates this prohibition by enforcing or implementing these directives. The bill aims to ensure state compliance with state laws over external organizational requirements.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1180: require that a candidate for election to the board of a school district disclose the candidate's party affiliation on a declaration of candidacy.

This bill requires candidates running for election to a school district board in South Dakota to disclose their political party affiliation on their declaration of candidacy. The provision directly affects individuals seeking office on school boards by mandating they state their party alignment as part of their official filing. This change aims to increase transparency in the election process by making party information publicly available before voting occurs. The bill does not alter voting procedures or candidate eligibility, but rather adds a disclosure requirement to the existing filing process.

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

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 180: to require age verification before an individual may access an application from an online application store.

This bill requires online application stores to verify the age of individuals before they can access certain applications. It directly affects digital platforms that distribute software and the users who download them. The law mandates that these stores implement age verification checks to prevent minors from accessing applications that may be restricted by age. This change aims to ensure compliance with age-related restrictions on digital content.

Topics ✗ Technology

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SCR 604: Supporting the expansion of transportation services for veterans receiving medical care in this state.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 604 expresses the legislature's support for expanding transportation services available to veterans in the state who are receiving medical care. This resolution encourages efforts to improve how veterans can access necessary medical appointments and treatment.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Transportation ✓ Veterans

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 1162: require the reporting of the number of veterans who die by suicide in this state.

This bill requires the state of South Dakota to report the number of veterans who die by suicide within the state. It directly affects state agencies responsible for tracking veteran health outcomes and public safety statistics. The key provision mandates the collection and publication of specific data regarding veteran suicide deaths to improve transparency and awareness. This change aims to provide clearer information for policymakers and the public without advocating for specific policy responses. The bill focuses on data reporting rather than implementing new prevention programs or funding initiatives.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

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