Rep. Bethany Soye

Primary HC 8008

Introduced · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

Recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrating Scouting America on the occasion of its one hundred fifteenth anniversary.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to recognize Scouting America Day at the South Dakota Capitol to celebrate the organization's 115th anniversary. It would allow for official acknowledgment of Scouting America's contributions to youth development through its programs and activities. The measure does not create new funding or policy changes but serves as a commemorative resolution honoring the organization's history and impact.

Introduced Feb 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1020

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

establish education savings accounts.

Maddy summaryHB 1020 establishes education savings accounts for students in South Dakota, allowing parents to set aside funds for their children's future educational expenses. The bill permits eligible families to contribute money into these accounts, which can then be used to pay for tuition, fees, and other approved educational costs at participating schools. This legislation directly affects parents and guardians of students, providing them with a structured way to save and utilize funds for their children's education. The mechanism involves creating a formal system where contributions are tracked and withdrawals are permitted under specific conditions outlined in the law.

EducationSupports EducationBill establishes education savings accounts to expand educational access and provide families with structured funding for approved educational expenses.90% confidence

Passed Jan 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 72

Signed into law · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

increase the annual limit of tax credits that an insurance company may claim through the partners in education tax credit program.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1093

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1244

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

provide a process to withdraw a signature from a petition for an initiated measure, constitutional amendment, or a referendum on a law in certain situations and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1257

Failed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.

Failed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1239

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

prohibit the dissemination of incorrect or misleading ballot information and to provide a penalty therefor.

Passed Feb 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1219

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for the construction of pipelines carrying carbon oxide.

Passed Feb 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1199

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

repeal certain provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.

Passed Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 6008

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

Opposing an initiated measure to place the right to an abortion in the Constitution of South Dakota.

Passed Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track