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Commending and thanking the men and women of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), urging Congress and the President to fund construction of steel barriers and border control impediments along with the strengthening of current border control infrastructure, and urging Congress and the President to ensure compliance with and enforcement of federal immigration laws.

This resolution expresses South Dakota's support for federal immigration enforcement efforts and commends ICE agents for their work. It calls on Congress and the President to fund border wall construction and strengthen border security infrastructure, while also pushing for stricter enforcement of existing federal immigration laws. This is a statement of legislative intent rather than a change to state law.

authorize the conditional carrying of a concealed pistol in the state capitol by certain persons.

SB115 allows certain authorized individuals—such as law enforcement, security personnel, and lawmakers—to carry concealed handguns inside the State Capitol building, which is currently prohibited. The bill creates conditions and restrictions for who can carry and likely requires permits or special authorization from Capitol security or leadership. This represents a change from the existing complete ban on concealed weapons in the Capitol.