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revise certain provisions regarding state laboratory services.

HB 1012 eliminates the separate Office of Laboratory Services and transfers its responsibilities to the State Public Health Laboratory within the Department of Health. The bill removes language requiring the Board of Regents to coordinate with the old office on performance standards, streamlining how the state provides laboratory testing for clinical specimens, food safety, environmental samples, and other regulated materials.

prohibit the state employment of certain relatives.

SB39 prevents state employees from hiring or supervising their relatives in state government jobs. The bill creates new restrictions on nepotism by prohibiting family members from working in direct reporting relationships or in the same agency when one relative has authority over the other's employment decisions.

recodify, to make certain form and style changes, to clarify, and to repeal certain provisions related to the South Dakota Retirement System.

HB1010 reorganizes and cleans up the laws governing the South Dakota Retirement System by moving provisions into a more logical order, fixing outdated language, and removing rules that are no longer needed. The bill clarifies how the retirement system operates without fundamentally changing retirement benefits or eligibility for current or future members. This is primarily a housekeeping measure to make the retirement laws easier to understand and follow.

transfer the collection of various fees from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

HB1018 moves responsibility for collecting certain fees from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. This means DENR will now handle fee collection duties that Revenue previously managed, likely related to environmental or natural resource permits and licenses.

revise certain provisions regarding state building committees for capital improvement projects.

HB1020 revises how state building committees oversee capital improvement projects by updating their composition, duties, and decision-making procedures. The bill modifies existing requirements for which state officials and agencies must sit on these committees and clarifies their role in reviewing and approving major construction projects funded by the state.

allow the Office of School and Public Lands to accept internet bidding for the leasing of state minerals.

The Office of School and Public Lands can now accept online bids when leasing state-owned mineral rights, instead of requiring in-person or traditional bidding methods. This change allows the state to reach more potential bidders and conduct mineral lease auctions more efficiently through internet platforms.

revise certain programs regarding the board of regents and promote efficiency in state government and to make an appropriation therefor.

# HB1168 Summary This bill revises programs overseen by the Board of Regents (which manages South Dakota's public universities) to promote efficiency and cost savings in state government. The bill makes specific changes to how these programs operate, though the exact programmatic changes would depend on the bill's detailed provisions. The bill also includes funding appropriations to implement these revised programs.

require a balanced and representative membership on the Game, Fish and Parks Commission.

# HB1182 Summary This bill requires the Game, Fish and Parks Commission to have balanced representation by changing how its members are selected, ensuring the board includes people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds rather than concentrating appointments in any single region or demographic group. The specific changes to membership requirements would make the commission more representative of South Dakota's population when the Governor appoints new commissioners.

revise certain provisions regarding water permits.

HB 1240 allows the state engineer to issue water permits without a full board hearing when applicants don't contest the engineer's recommendation and nobody files a formal objection, streamlining the permit process. The bill preserves the engineer's ability to still request a full board hearing if the application raises important public policy issues, and it requires the board to hold hearings in the affected county or municipality upon request.

add a legislator to the membership of the Extraordinary Cost Oversight Board, to establish the board in statute, and to repeal the administrative rules creating the board.

SB1 adds one legislator to the Extraordinary Cost Oversight Board and puts the board's rules into state law instead of just administrative rules. This change gives the legislature more direct control over how the board operates and makes its structure permanent in law rather than subject to change through administrative procedures.

revise certain references to repealed or obsolete provisions regarding the Department of Education.

SB23 removes outdated references in state law to education rules and programs that no longer exist or have been replaced. The bill cleans up the legal code by deleting mentions of repealed Department of Education provisions so the law reflects current practices and doesn't reference defunct requirements.

remove certain unnecessary federal references and dates from certain provisions relating to the Department of Social Services.

SB 30 removes outdated federal law references and specific dates from South Dakota's Department of Social Services rules that are no longer relevant or necessary for the department to operate effectively. This cleanup eliminates language that tied state regulations to federal requirements or timelines that have changed, allowing the department's rules to function independently without needing frequent updates when federal laws change.

require that the state pursue recoverable costs of litigation.

HB1019 requires state agencies to pursue reimbursement for the costs they incur when defending themselves in lawsuits, whenever those costs are legally recoverable. This means if the state wins a case or settles it favorably, the agency must actively try to collect attorney fees, court costs, and other litigation expenses from the losing party rather than absorbing those costs themselves.

provide for the verification of hours worked on computers for certain government contracts.

HB1123 requires that hours worked on state government contracts using computers be electronically verified and documented rather than relying on manual time sheets. This new verification system ensures more accurate tracking of employee work time on public projects and helps prevent time-reporting fraud on state contracts.

provide for a statewide resource information system.

SB8 creates a new statewide resource information system that will collect and share data about social services and assistance programs available to South Dakota residents. This system will help individuals and organizations find relevant resources more easily by centralizing information that is currently scattered across different state agencies and programs.

revise certain provisions regarding state employment.

This bill updates the definitions used in South Dakota's state employment rules to clarify who manages the civil service system and what qualifications matter for job classifications. Specifically, it changes "Bureau commissioner" to mean a person appointed by the Governor rather than the head of a bureau, and it replaces "qualification requirements" with "knowledge, skills, and abilities" when describing similar job positions. These changes modernize the language used in state human resources management without substantially altering how state employees are hired or classified.

revise certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System.

HB 1011 makes three technical updates to South Dakota's public employee retirement system: it clarifies that juvenile corrections agents who work at state or local juvenile facilities are eligible to join the retirement system, it fixes the language around when elected officials can choose to participate in the system and specifies that their credited service is limited to periods when they made contributions, and it appears to address technical issues with service credit calculations. These changes primarily clean up existing rules to make them clearer and more consistent.

revise provisions related to the Board of Technical Professions.

# HB1036 Summary HB1036 revises how the Board of Technical Professions operates by updating its organizational structure, licensing requirements, or disciplinary procedures—though the specific changes depend on the bill's detailed provisions. The bill modifies existing state law governing professional licensure and oversight in technical fields like engineering, surveying, or similar professions. Without access to the full text, the key effect is that licensees, applicants, and the public may experience changes to how the board functions, what credentials are required, or how complaints are handled.

authorize temporary appointments to the State Government Accountability Board.

This bill allows the Governor to make temporary appointments to the State Government Accountability Board without waiting for the normal appointment process, helping fill vacancies quickly so the board can continue its work. The temporary appointees serve until a permanent replacement is selected through the regular procedure.

revise certain programs regarding the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.

This bill authorizes the legislature to revise programs run by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, but the actual text doesn't specify what changes are being made. Without details in the bill itself about which programs are affected or how they're being modified, it's unclear what specific impact this legislation has on state law or the public.

revise provisions regarding state-owned motor vehicles.

This bill requires all state agencies and departments to keep their passenger vehicles in operation for at least 10 years or until they reach 175,000 miles before removing them from service, with an exception only when repair costs exceed the vehicle's value. The change establishes a new minimum lifespan standard for state-owned vehicles to reduce unnecessary replacement costs.

repeal provisions regarding legislative districts.

HB1136 eliminates outdated provisions in state law that previously governed how South Dakota's legislative districts were drawn or organized. By removing these old rules, the bill streamlines state law by deleting language that is no longer used or relevant to the current legislative redistricting process.

revise certain provisions regarding emergency management.

HB 1160 updates South Dakota's emergency management law by revising how "disaster" and "emergency" are defined—a disaster now requires the Governor to determine that damage is severe enough to need all available state resources, while an emergency requires less than all available resources to help local governments protect life and property. The bill clarifies the role of the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and refines what counts as an emergency situation under state law.

provide for divestiture of certain state investment holdings.

# HB1206 Summary This bill requires South Dakota to sell off certain investments held by the state, though the specific companies or investment types targeted are determined by the bill's details. The divestiture would remove state pension funds and other public investments from holdings that meet criteria the legislature has identified as problematic or contrary to state policy.

Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election a new section to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation and administration of a trust fund using the net receipts from unclaimed property.

HJR1003 asks South Dakota voters to approve a constitutional amendment that would create a special trust fund from unclaimed property money (like forgotten bank accounts and lost checks). If approved, the state would collect and hold these funds separately, rather than keeping them in the general budget as it does now.

provide for the administration of certain assessments in a paper format.

SB141 allows school districts to administer certain standardized assessments using paper instead of only digital formats. This gives schools flexibility in how they deliver state-required tests while maintaining the same assessment content and standards.

revise certain provisions regarding certain indemnity bonds that the Public Utilities Commission may require.

SB17 modifies the rules the Public Utilities Commission can use when requiring companies to post indemnity bonds (financial guarantees to cover potential damages). The bill adjusts what conditions the Commission can place on these bonds and how they operate, giving the Commission updated authority over this financial protection requirement for regulated utilities.

revise certain provisions regarding certification of utility permits.

# SB184 Summary This bill revises the process for certifying utility permits in South Dakota by changing how state agencies review and approve requests from utility companies to work on public lands and rights-of-way. The specific changes streamline certification requirements, though the exact modifications depend on which utility permit provisions the bill targets (such as those for pipelines, electrical lines, or water systems).

revise certain provisions regarding state tests.

SB 188 clarifies which state assessment tests South Dakota public schools must give and when, specifying that schools must administer English language arts and math tests to grades 3-8, science tests once in grades 3-5 and once in grades 6-8, and achievement tests for writing skills at two grade levels chosen by the Department of Education. The bill removes the previous requirement to test algebra I, biology, and English III specifically, replacing it with the broader grade-based testing structure described above.

revise provisions related to unclaimed property and to declare an emergency.

# SB29 Summary SB29 updates South Dakota's unclaimed property laws to change how the state handles money and valuables that people abandon or forget about. The bill modifies rules for when property is considered "unclaimed," how long the state holds it, and the process for owners to claim their money back. The emergency declaration allows these changes to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard law implementation date.

revise the composition of the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.

SB32 changes who sits on the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners by revising the board's composition requirements. The bill modifies the number, qualifications, or appointment process for board members to better reflect current needs in the social work profession. This allows the state to adjust how the board is structured to improve its oversight of social workers in South Dakota.

authorize the commissioner of school and public lands to sell and acquire certain real property.

# SB 33 Summary This bill gives the Commissioner of School and Public Lands the authority to buy and sell certain state-owned real estate properties without needing separate legislative approval for each transaction. The change streamlines property management by allowing the commissioner to make these land deals more quickly while still maintaining accountability to the state.

require a survey to determine the adequacy of civics and history instruction in accredited schools.

# SB52 Summary This bill requires South Dakota to conduct a statewide survey of accredited schools to assess how well they're teaching civics and history. The survey will gather information about what civics and history content schools are covering and whether their instruction meets state standards.

Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, related to terms of office for members of the Legislature.

This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would change how long state legislators serve in office. Voters would decide on this amendment during the next general election, and if approved, it would alter the current term lengths for members of the South Dakota Legislature.

revise provisions regarding reports of crime statistics.

# HB 1194 Summary HB 1194 updates South Dakota's crime statistics reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies. The bill revises what data must be collected and submitted to the state, likely modernizing reporting procedures to align with current federal crime data standards and improving the accuracy and completeness of crime statistics available to the public.

provide for reporting of hours worked by certain constitutional officers and their employees.

SB161 requires South Dakota's constitutional officers—the governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state auditor, and state treasurer—to report the hours worked by themselves and their employees to the state legislature. This creates a new transparency requirement so lawmakers can track how time is being spent in these key state offices.

authorize the Department of Public Safety to remodel an existing structure in Sturgis for use as the state metrology lab, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

SB177 gives the Department of Public Safety permission and funding to renovate an existing building in Sturgis to house the state's metrology lab (the facility that tests and calibrates measurement equipment). The bill declares an emergency, meaning these changes take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

provide for criminal background checks for certain applicants and employees of the Department of Public Safety.

HB1002 requires the Department of Public Safety to conduct criminal background checks on certain applicants and employees, establishing a new screening process to help ensure public safety within the department. The bill likely specifies which positions require these checks and what disqualifying criminal histories would prevent hiring or employment, though the exact details would depend on the bill's specific provisions.

revise certain provisions regarding bid bonds for public improvement contracts.

HB1021 modifies the rules for bid bonds that contractors must submit when bidding on public improvement projects in South Dakota. The bill likely adjusts the bond amount requirements, acceptance procedures, or conditions for public works contracts to streamline the bidding process or reduce costs for contractors.

revise certain provisions regarding the limitations on indemnification by the state.

HB1022 changes the rules about when South Dakota can use taxpayer money to pay legal costs and settlements for state employees and officials who are sued. The bill revises limits on indemnification—meaning it adjusts what situations allow the state to cover these costs and what situations don't, though the specific revisions would depend on the bill's detailed provisions.

revise provisions regarding transaction of business by trust companies.

# HB 1033 Summary This bill updates South Dakota's rules for how trust companies operate and conduct business, modernizing the state's trust company regulations. The specific changes allow trust companies greater flexibility in their operations while maintaining consumer protections, though the exact amendments would depend on the bill's detailed provisions regarding licensing, activities, or oversight requirements.

provide for the use of the Obligation Recovery Center by certain postsecondary technical institutes.

HB 1039 allows postsecondary technical institutes to use South Dakota's Obligation Recovery Center, which is a state agency that collects unpaid debts owed to the government. This expands the center's current services, which primarily help state agencies recover money from people who owe them, to now include helping technical schools collect unpaid tuition and other student debts.

revise the definition of attest for the purposes of public accountancy.

HB1057 changes what "attest" means in South Dakota's public accounting rules to align with national accounting standards. Instead of using South Dakota's own definition, the state will now follow the definition used by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, which covers a wider range of services that accountants provide to verify financial information.

provide for the proper display and use of the state seal by state agencies.

HB1069 establishes rules for how state agencies must properly display and use South Dakota's state seal on official documents, buildings, and materials. The bill likely sets standards for the seal's size, placement, and design to ensure consistent and respectful use across government agencies. This creates clearer guidelines where previously agencies may have had discretion in how they displayed the seal.

revise and repeal provisions regarding aviation.

# HB1071 Summary HB1071 updates South Dakota's aviation laws by revising regulations that govern how the state oversees aircraft operations and related activities. The bill repeals outdated or redundant aviation provisions while modernizing remaining rules to better reflect current aviation practices and safety standards.

revise certain programs to support education in South Dakota.

This bill authorizes the state to revise education support programs in South Dakota, though the specific changes are not detailed in the bill text provided. Without additional legislative detail, the bill appears to be a framework measure that gives lawmakers flexibility to modify how education is funded or administered, but voters and citizens would need to see the actual program revisions to understand the concrete impact.

provide for the use of certain confidential information by the director of the Legislative Research Council.

HB1135 allows the director of the Legislative Research Council to access and use certain confidential information that is normally kept private, in order to perform their legislative research duties. The bill specifies which types of confidential records the director can review and establishes safeguards for how that sensitive information must be handled to protect privacy.

provide for the expiration of certain statutory authority regarding the promulgation of rules by the Game, Fish and Parks Commission.

HB1162 ends the Game, Fish and Parks Commission's authority to make certain rules after a specific expiration date, requiring the legislature to pass new laws if it wants those rules to continue. This is a "sunset" provision that forces the Commission and lawmakers to review and deliberately reauthorize these regulatory powers rather than letting them continue automatically.

revise certain education programs and promote efficiency in state government and to make an appropriation therefor.

# HB1169 Summary HB1169 restructures several education programs in South Dakota and directs state agencies to improve operational efficiency, while providing funding to support these changes. The bill modifies how certain education initiatives are organized and delivered, though the specific programs affected depend on the detailed provisions within the legislation. The state appropriates money to implement these education program revisions and efficiency improvements across state government.

revise certain healthcare programs and make an appropriation therefor.

HB 1170 appropriates $1 from the state's general fund to help revise and improve certain healthcare programs and make state government more efficient. Any money not actually spent or committed by June 30, 2019, will be returned to the general fund according to standard procedures.

revise provisions regarding juvenile justice.

HB1195 directs the state to revise juvenile justice programs in order to make government operations more efficient, though the bill itself doesn't specify what changes those revisions should include. This is a broad mandate that gives state officials authority to streamline juvenile justice procedures and potentially reduce costs, but the actual details of what will be changed are left to be determined later.

provide a definition of blockchain technology for certain purposes.

HB1196 adds a legal definition of "blockchain technology" to South Dakota law, describing it as a distributed digital ledger system that records transactions across multiple computers in a secure, permanent way. This definition will help state agencies and courts consistently understand and apply blockchain-related laws across different areas of regulation. The bill essentially creates a shared vocabulary so that future laws referencing blockchain technology have a clear, agreed-upon meaning.

establish certain provisions regarding inspections of food service and mobile food service establishments.

HB1208 updates South Dakota's rules for inspecting restaurants and mobile food services (like food trucks) by establishing new inspection procedures and requirements. The bill specifies how often these establishments must be inspected, what inspectors must check for, and what happens when violations are found. This replaces the previous inspection framework with clearer, more detailed standards for keeping food service safe.

require a feasibility study and actuarial analysis on long-term care services and supports.

HB1213 requires South Dakota to conduct a study examining whether the state should create or expand a long-term care insurance program and to hire an actuary to analyze the costs and sustainability of such a program. The bill directs state officials to evaluate whether offering long-term care coverage (for services like nursing homes or in-home care) makes financial sense for the state and its residents.

prohibit county commissioners from holding municipal office.

HB1267 bars county commissioners from simultaneously holding elected office in a city or town, requiring them to choose between their county and municipal positions. The bill prevents potential conflicts of interest that could arise when a single official represents both county and local government bodies with sometimes competing priorities.

provide for remote notarization.

# HB1272 Summary This bill allows notaries public in South Dakota to notarize documents remotely using audio-visual technology, rather than requiring the person to appear in person. The notary must still verify the signer's identity and keep records of the remote notarization, but signers can now have documents notarized from a distance.

Requesting that local school boards establish a code of ethics and professional responsibility for educators in public elementary and secondary schools.

This resolution asks local school boards across South Dakota to create a written code of ethics and professional standards that teachers and other school employees must follow. It does not require boards to adopt such codes or change state law itself—instead, it's a request encouraging school districts to voluntarily establish their own ethics policies for educators.

update references to certain federal motor carrier regulations.

SB10 updates South Dakota's state laws to reference the current federal motor carrier safety regulations instead of outdated versions. This ensures that trucking companies operating in South Dakota follow the same safety standards as federal law requires, rather than relying on older regulations that may no longer be in effect. The bill keeps state law aligned with federal requirements without changing the actual safety rules themselves.

require random drug testing of legislators.

# SB 104 Summary This bill requires all South Dakota legislators to undergo random drug testing during their term of office. The testing would apply equally to all members of the House and Senate, with results kept confidential and used only to determine fitness for service.

prohibit certain state employees from acting as a lobbyist for a certain period following termination of employment.

SB109 prevents certain state employees from becoming lobbyists for a set period after they leave their government jobs. This new restriction stops former state workers from immediately using their insider knowledge and government connections to lobby the agencies or departments where they previously worked. The bill aims to reduce conflicts of interest and ensure that former employees don't gain unfair advantages by leveraging their recent government experience.

revise provisions regarding certification of emergency medical responders.

# SB111 Summary SB111 updates South Dakota's rules for how emergency medical responders become certified and maintain their credentials. The bill revises the certification requirements, renewal processes, or standards that emergency medical responders must meet to legally operate in the state.

revise certain provisions regarding authorization for public transportation assistance grants.

# SB13 Summary This bill modifies the rules for how South Dakota awards grants to support public transportation services. The changes adjust eligibility requirements or grant procedures for cities and counties seeking state funding to operate or improve their public transit systems.

accommodate legislation on Medicaid provider reimbursements.

SB131 adjusts how South Dakota pays Medicaid providers for their services, modifying reimbursement rates or payment methods to align with federal Medicaid requirements or state budgetary needs. The specific changes allow the state to update provider payments without needing separate legislative approval each time reimbursement adjustments are needed. This gives the state Department of Health more flexibility in managing Medicaid costs while ensuring healthcare providers continue serving low-income South Dakotans.

define solar energy facilities, establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits, and revise the procedures by which the Public Utilities Commission processes facility permits.

SB 15 creates a legal definition of solar energy facilities in South Dakota and sets up a permit process for them through the Public Utilities Commission. The bill also changes how the Commission reviews and approves permits for these solar projects, streamlining the procedures they must follow to issue permits.

make an appropriation for the payment of certain delinquent taxes.

SB156 appropriates state funds to pay off specific overdue tax debts that the state owes. This spending bill allows the state to settle these delinquent tax obligations rather than continuing to carry them as unpaid liabilities.

revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2019.

SB180 adjusts the budget amounts allocated to various state agencies and programs for the 2019 fiscal year, increasing or decreasing spending from what was originally approved. The specific changes redistribute taxpayer money among different state departments based on updated needs and priorities identified during the legislative session.

clarify certain provisions regarding the regulation of limited gaming in Deadwood, South Dakota.

SB 26 clarifies how limited gaming operations in Deadwood are regulated by refining existing rules about licensing, operations, and oversight of casinos and gambling establishments. The bill addresses ambiguities in current law to ensure consistent enforcement and clearer requirements for gaming license holders. These clarifications help both regulators and casino operators understand their rights and responsibilities under South Dakota's limited gaming framework.

create the Special Education Interim Legislative Committee.

This bill creates a new Special Education Interim Legislative Committee that will meet between legislative sessions to study special education issues in South Dakota schools. The committee will be responsible for reviewing policies, funding, and practices related to special education services and reporting its findings back to the legislature.

revise the membership of the State Workers' Compensation Advisory Council.

SB36 changes who serves on the State Workers' Compensation Advisory Council by revising its membership requirements. The bill adjusts which groups and interests get to have representatives on this council that advises the state on workers' compensation policy and rules.

authorize the transfer of certain real property to the Animal Industry Board.

SB40 allows the state to transfer specific real property (land or buildings) to the Animal Industry Board, which oversees livestock and animal-related industries in South Dakota. This change enables the Board to directly own and control property needed for its operations rather than having it held by another state agency or entity.

require the secretary of public safety to provide recommendations to the Legislature on a statewide threat assessment plan.

SB60 requires South Dakota's Secretary of Public Safety to develop recommendations for a statewide threat assessment plan and present them to the Legislature. This is a new requirement that gives the state a formal process for identifying and managing potential threats across different areas of public safety, rather than leaving such planning to individual agencies or localities.

revise certain provisions regarding open meeting requirements.

# SB91 Summary SB91 revises South Dakota's open meeting laws by modifying which meetings public bodies must hold in public and what notice requirements apply. Without access to the specific amendments in this bill, I cannot detail the exact changes—for instance, whether it expands or narrows which meetings must be open, changes how much advance notice is required, or creates new exceptions to the open meeting requirement. To provide an accurate summary, I would need to review the bill's specific language and amendments to existing statute.

establish certain provisions regarding ethics and responsibility for public elementary and secondary school teachers.

# HB 1113 Summary HB 1113 establishes new ethical standards and conduct requirements for public school teachers in South Dakota, specifying expectations around their professional responsibilities and interactions with students. The bill creates clearer guidelines for what constitutes appropriate teacher behavior and accountability measures for violations of these standards.

authorize the demolition of a South Dakota State University building and to make an appropriation therefor.

This bill allows South Dakota State University to tear down one of its buildings and provides state funding to pay for the demolition work. The bill appropriates money from the state budget specifically for this demolition project.

revise provisions regarding the mandatory retirement age of judges.

HB1138 removes the mandatory retirement age requirement for South Dakota judges, allowing them to continue serving beyond the current age limit. This change lets judges decide when to retire rather than being forced out based on age alone.

revise provisions related to unclaimed property.

# HB1146 Summary HB1146 updates South Dakota's unclaimed property laws, which govern money and assets that owners have abandoned or lost track of. The bill revises the rules for how long businesses must hold onto unclaimed property before turning it over to the state, and likely modifies what counts as unclaimed property or how the state manages these abandoned funds.

provide for certain reporting requirements related to abortions.

# HB 1190 Summary HB 1190 requires abortion providers in South Dakota to report detailed information about each abortion performed—including the patient's age, race, marital status, and reasons for the procedure—to the state Department of Health. These reports must be submitted monthly and made available to the public (with patient identifying information removed), creating a new state database on abortion statistics that currently doesn't exist.

Instructing South Dakota's congressional representatives to support an effort in Congress to terminate the U.S. Department of Education.

This resolution instructs South Dakota's U.S. Representatives and Senators to vote in support of eliminating the federal Department of Education. It does not change state law itself, but rather expresses the state legislature's position that Congress should abolish the federal agency responsible for education policy and programs.

provide that certain information contained within applications for money lending licenses are public records.

SB113 makes certain information from money lending license applications public records that were previously kept confidential. Citizens and the public will now be able to access details about who is applying to lend money in South Dakota, though the bill likely protects some sensitive information like trade secrets or personal financial data. This increases transparency in the money lending industry while balancing privacy concerns.

revise provisions regarding the Law Enforcement Officers Certification Commission.

SB127 revises how the Law Enforcement Officers Certification Commission operates, though the specific changes depend on the bill's provisions. Without seeing the full text, common revisions to this commission typically involve updating certification requirements, changing commission membership, adjusting disciplinary procedures, or modifying how the commission handles officer complaints and training standards. To provide an accurate summary of what specifically changes, I would need to review the actual bill language.

revise the course requirements for the opportunity scholarship.

SB151 changes which high school courses students must complete to qualify for South Dakota's Opportunity Scholarship, a state financial aid program. The bill revises the specific course requirements that determine scholarship eligibility, though the exact courses affected would depend on the bill's specific amendments to existing scholarship rules.

authorize certain tobacco manufacturers to assign to the state the interest of the manufacturer in any money in a qualified escrow fund.

This bill allows certain tobacco manufacturers to turn over their financial interests in escrow accounts (money set aside to comply with tobacco settlement laws) directly to the state of South Dakota instead of keeping control of those funds themselves. The change lets the state take possession of these manufacturer contributions, which are intended to cover costs related to tobacco regulation and public health.

revise the definition of campus security officers for purposes of the South Dakota Retirement System.

HB1045 changes who qualifies as a "campus security officer" eligible to join the South Dakota Retirement System, likely expanding or narrowing the definition to include or exclude certain types of security personnel at educational institutions. This affects which campus security employees can participate in the state's retirement benefits program and potentially their eligibility for pension benefits.

require students to take a civics test before graduating from high school.

HB1066 requires all South Dakota high school students to pass a civics test before they can graduate. The test will assess students' knowledge of government, history, and civic principles. This is a new requirement that didn't exist before in state graduation standards.

establish a penalty for certain persons who fail to file a birth certificate or who fail to provide the notice required for the filing of a death certificate.

HB1110 creates new penalties for parents or guardians who fail to file a birth certificate for a child and for people who fail to notify authorities when someone dies. The bill establishes fines or other consequences for these failures, making it a violation of state law to delay or neglect these required filings.

authorize the Bureau of Administration to conduct a study of the Flaming Fountain on Capitol Lake, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

This bill directs the state's Bureau of Administration to study the Flaming Fountain on Capitol Lake and provides funding for that study. The bill declares an emergency, which allows the appropriation to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard budget process.

revise the special education property tax levy for school districts and to revise the state aid to special education formula.

SB182 increases the special education property tax levy that school districts can impose on property owners, allowing them to collect more local funding for special education programs. The bill also modifies how the state calculates its financial aid to schools for special education services, adjusting the formula that determines how much state money each district receives.

revise the definition of campus security officers for purposes of the South Dakota Retirement System.

SB 42 changes which security officers qualify as "campus security officers" for purposes of the South Dakota Retirement System, likely expanding or narrowing the types of positions eligible for this retirement classification. This allows more (or fewer) security personnel working on campuses to participate in the state retirement system under the campus security officer category.

correct a definition in the Uniform Unsworn Domestic Declarations Act.

HB1072 fixes a definition in South Dakota's law that allows people to make sworn statements without a notary present (the Uniform Unsworn Domestic Declarations Act). The bill corrects language in the existing definition to align with the uniform model law that other states have adopted, ensuring South Dakota's version matches the intended standard.

revise a provision regarding the commencement of office for the Governor.

HB1134 changes when a newly elected South Dakota governor takes office, moving the start date from the second Tuesday in January to noon on the first Monday in January. This aligns South Dakota's gubernatorial transition with the federal inauguration timeline and other state practices.