South Dakota Bills

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1234: revise the requirements for content reported on a property tax bill.

HB 1234 modifies the information that must appear on property tax bills in South Dakota. The bill directly affects property owners and local tax assessors by changing the content requirements for these documents. Specific details about what information must be included or excluded are not provided in the available text, but the legislation aims to update how tax bills are formatted and presented to taxpayers. The changes are intended to ensure property tax bills contain accurate and relevant information for residents.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1210: prohibit a hospital from reporting medical debt for collection in certain situations.

This bill restricts hospitals in South Dakota from reporting medical debt to credit agencies under specific circumstances. It directly affects healthcare providers and patients by limiting how medical bills are shared with credit reporting systems. The key provision requires hospitals to assess a patient's ability to pay before reporting unpaid medical accounts to collection agencies. This change aims to prevent medical debt from negatively impacting a patient's credit score when they cannot afford care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1226: provide that no county transfer jurisdiction of a county highway to a municipality unless the highway meets a minimum pavement condition rating, or unless there is mutual agreement of the county and municipality.

This bill requires counties to meet a minimum pavement condition rating before transferring jurisdiction of a county highway to a municipality, unless both parties agree otherwise. It directly affects county and municipal governments by setting a clear standard for highway maintenance responsibility during jurisdictional transfers. The provision aims to prevent municipalities from assuming control of poorly maintained roads without mutual consent.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 108: reduce the megawattage requirement for energy conversion facilities governed by chapter 49-41B.

SB 108 lowers the megawattage threshold for energy conversion facilities in South Dakota that are regulated under Chapter 49-41B. This change allows smaller energy projects to fall under the same regulatory framework previously reserved for larger facilities. The bill directly affects developers and operators of energy conversion facilities by adjusting the size requirement for compliance. It does not alter the core regulations themselves but expands which facilities must adhere to the existing rules.

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1217: require customer consent for installation of a smart meter for a utility service.

This bill requires utility companies in South Dakota to obtain a customer's consent before installing a smart meter for any utility service. The key provision mandates that customers must explicitly agree to the installation rather than having it done automatically. This change directly affects residential and commercial utility customers who currently might have smart meters installed without their permission. The bill aims to give consumers more control over the technology used to measure their energy consumption.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 159: establish informational and membership requirements for a labor union, organization, or association and provide a penalty therefor.

SB 159 establishes new requirements for labor unions, organizations, or associations in South Dakota to maintain their informational and membership status. The bill mandates that these groups meet specific criteria to remain recognized and outlines penalties for non-compliance. It directly affects labor unions and similar organizations operating within the state by setting clearer rules for their operations. The legislation aims to standardize how these groups are regulated without taking a stance on their effectiveness or impact.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

died · South Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1233: provide hearing aids to children and make an appropriation therefor.

HB 1233 allocates state funding to provide hearing aids to children in South Dakota who require them. The bill establishes a mechanism for distributing these devices to eligible minors through designated healthcare providers or programs. It directly affects families with children who have hearing impairments by ensuring access to necessary assistive technology. The legislation authorizes specific appropriations to cover the costs of purchasing and distributing the hearing aids.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 36: repeal the oath requirement for an application for a lodging establishment, campground, food service establishment, or mobile food service establishment license.

This bill removes the requirement for individuals to take an oath when applying for licenses to operate lodging establishments, campgrounds, food service businesses, or mobile food service establishments in South Dakota. The change eliminates a procedural step in the licensing process, making it easier for applicants to submit their paperwork without needing to swear an oath. This affects business owners and operators seeking these specific licenses, streamlining the administrative requirements they must meet. The bill does not alter the substantive standards for obtaining these licenses, only the oath component of the application process.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 40: revise Department of Transportation regulatory authority regarding aeronautics.

This bill transfers the responsibility for managing aeronautics from the Aeronautics Commission to the Department of Transportation in South Dakota. The Department will now handle most operational duties, while the Commission retains specific roles related to advice, budgeting, and legal decision-making. Additionally, the Aeronautics Commission is tasked with creating new rules to manage airport approval certificates. These changes reorganize how state aviation functions are administered without altering the overall structure of the agencies involved.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · South Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1156: provide for the administrative approval of certain drainage applications by counties.

This bill allows counties in South Dakota to approve certain drainage applications without needing additional state-level administrative approval. It directly affects local county officials and property owners seeking drainage permits by shifting some approval authority to the county level. The key provision grants counties the power to review and approve drainage applications that meet specific criteria, streamlining the process for local infrastructure projects. This change aims to reduce bureaucratic delays while maintaining oversight through county-level review.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 38: modify requirements for a vehicle approaching a vehicle that is stopped or occupying the shoulder of the highway with warning lights flashing.

This bill modifies traffic laws in South Dakota to clarify requirements for vehicles approaching those stopped on the shoulder with flashing warning lights. It directly affects drivers on highways by specifying how they should behave when encountering emergency or disabled vehicles in that position. The key provision updates existing rules to ensure approaching drivers maintain a safe distance and reduce speed when warning lights are active. This change aims to improve safety for both the stopped vehicle occupants and passing traffic by establishing clearer expectations for highway driving behavior.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 41: clarify the minimum age requirements for a hunting license.

This bill seeks to clarify the minimum age requirements for obtaining a hunting license in South Dakota. It directly affects individuals who wish to pursue hunting activities by defining the specific age thresholds for license eligibility. The key provision involves updating or clarifying existing regulations to ensure consistent application of age rules across the state. This change aims to remove ambiguity in current laws regarding youth hunting participation.

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