SB 126 establishes English as South Dakota's official state language while simultaneously recognizing Lakota as the official indigenous language of the state. The bill revises existing language provisions in state law to formalize these designations. This change acknowledges both the practical language used in state government and the historical and cultural significance of the Native American languages native to South Dakota.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 733
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 672
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 701
Signed by the President S.J. 647
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 59, NAYS 6. H.J. 664
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 605
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 591
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 562
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 393
Senate Title amended S.J. 356
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 353
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 353
State Affairs Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0. S.J. 312
State Affairs Motion to amend
State Affairs Motion to amend
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 187
Shawn Bordeaux
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Troy Heinert
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
State Affairs — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
State Affairs — Do Pass Amended