SB164 creates a new process in South Dakota for investigating cases of missing and murdered American Indian people, establishing clear procedures and coordination between law enforcement agencies, tribes, and the state. The bill sets up requirements for how these cases should be handled, ensures better communication between jurisdictions, and likely includes provisions for training and resources dedicated to these investigations. This creates a formal state-level framework for addressing cases that often fall between tribal and state authority.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 733
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 679
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 710
Signed by the President S.J. 675
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 0. H.J. 699
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 651
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 432
Senate Title amended S.J. 392
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 0. S.J. 391
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 391
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 363
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 228
Lyndi DiSanto
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Tamara St. John
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
State Affairs — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass