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transfer the functions of the South Dakota Value Added Finance Authority to the South Dakota Economic Development Finance Authority and the South Dakota Board of Economic Development and to abolish the South Dakota Value Added Finance Authority.

SB 45 eliminates the South Dakota Value Added Finance Authority and transfers its responsibilities to two existing agencies: the South Dakota Economic Development Finance Authority and the South Dakota Board of Economic Development. This consolidation reduces the number of separate state finance agencies by combining their functions into established organizations.

repeal the Department of Labor and Regulation's retirement plan and to transfer plan members and funds to the South Dakota Retirement System.

SB9 eliminates the Department of Labor and Regulation's separate retirement plan and moves all its members and their accumulated funds into South Dakota's main state retirement system. This consolidation simplifies the state's retirement structure by having Labor and Regulation employees participate in the same retirement plan as other state workers.

provide for the defense of laws by the Legislature.

This bill allows the South Dakota Legislature to independently defend state laws in court and hire its own lawyers for that purpose, rather than relying solely on the Attorney General. The Legislature can take this action by either a majority vote of the Legislative Research Council's Executive Board or through a concurrent resolution passed by both chambers, and each house can also hire separate counsel to take different legal positions if needed.

revise certain provisions regarding the South Dakota Lottery Commission.

This bill reduces the South Dakota Lottery Commission from seven members to five members, all appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. It also changes the appointment schedule so that no more than two (instead of three) commission seats expire in any given year, which helps ensure continuity on the commission.

revise the rule-making authority of the Human Resources Commissioner regarding the drug screening program for certain state employees.

HB 1039 clarifies the Human Resources Commissioner's power to create rules for drug screening programs that apply to certain state employees in patient care, safety-sensitive, and firefighting positions. The bill specifies seven areas where the commissioner can make rules, including which positions require testing, what substances to screen for, testing procedures, sample handling, confidentiality protections, treatment referrals, and consequences for positive results or refusal to test.

increase the frequency of background investigations for certain state employees.

HB 1040 requires state executive branch employees who handle confidential tax information to undergo criminal background checks more frequently than before. Instead of getting rechecked every ten years, these employees will now be required to submit to background investigations every five years. This change applies to both new and current employees with access to Internal Revenue Service data and similar confidential information.

provide for a uniform template to be used by each state agency in the conduct of performance management reviews.

HB1110 requires all state agencies to use a uniform template when conducting performance reviews of their employees, replacing the different systems each agency previously used. The bill removes two outdated sections of state law that are no longer needed once this standardized template is in place.

require the annual submission of a zero-based budget from certain departments or budget units.

This bill changes how zero-based budgets are required in South Dakota by making them optional rather than mandatory—instead of all departments submitting them annually, the Joint Committee on Appropriations can now choose to request between one and three specific departments to submit zero-based budgets each year. A zero-based budget requires departments to justify all spending from scratch rather than simply requesting increases to existing budgets. This gives lawmakers more flexibility in which agencies undergo this detailed budget review process.

revise provisions regarding the management of the animal damage control program.

HB 1236 reorganizes South Dakota's animal damage control program by significantly expanding the management provisions in state law while eliminating two outdated regulatory sections. The bill consolidates and updates rules for how the state handles wildlife conflicts and damage, removing redundant language while strengthening the framework for administering the program.

establish the Early Learning Advisory Council.

South Dakota creates a new Early Learning Advisory Council to coordinate early childhood education and development programs across state agencies. The bill reorganizes existing early learning oversight by repealing two older advisory structures and revising how the Department of Education and other state departments coordinate on early learning initiatives. This consolidation streamlines governance while maintaining the state's focus on supporting young learners before kindergarten.

revise certain provisions regarding the retention of motor vehicle title documents by the Department of Revenue.

The Department of Revenue currently must microfilm and retain all motor vehicle title documents, but this bill removes the microfilming requirement and allows the department to retain these records using other methods. The bill keeps the requirement that the department file, index, and preserve all title applications, certificates, and related documents, just without specifying microfilm as the storage method.

revise certain leave policies for state employees.

This bill revises vacation and sick leave rules for South Dakota state employees by clarifying how leave is earned on an hourly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly basis and repealing a provision about which employees are entitled to vacation leave. The changes also confirm that employees with more than 15 years of service earn more vacation time (160 hours annually instead of 120) and that sick leave accumulates without limits.

authorize charges for and payment of administrative services.

This bill allows the South Dakota Department of Agriculture to charge agricultural associations, boards, commissions, and councils for the actual administrative costs the department provides to them, calculated based on the percentage of employee time spent on each entity's work. The bill also updates the wheat commission law to allow it to pay these administrative service charges using its collected funds.

revise and repeal certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System.

SB 31 updates the technical definitions used in South Dakota's state retirement system, including how actuarial values and contribution rates are calculated. The bill revises how the system determines its funded status and sets employer contribution requirements based on cost-of-living adjustments. These changes modernize the retirement system's financial management practices.

repeal certain provisions regarding the organization of the Legislature.

HB1001 removes six state laws that governed how the Legislature organizes itself, including rules about when and where legislative sessions are held, how Senate and House leaders are elected, how to break tied votes for House organization, how presiding officers hire legislative staff, and how interns are assigned and supervised. By repealing these provisions, the bill eliminates these specific organizational requirements from state law, leaving those matters to be governed by legislative rules or other procedures instead.

revise certain provisions regarding documents of the Legislature.

This bill updates the rules for how the Legislature handles prefiled bills and resolutions by clarifying that the Legislative Research Council director must follow Legislature-adopted rules when processing these documents. The bill repeals three outdated provisions that addressed printing contracts, delivery timelines for legislative journals, and related penalties, streamlining the legislative document process.

repeal certain provisions regarding legislative employees.

HB1003 repeals two state laws that governed how legislative employees' compensation was determined and paid. This removes the legal requirements for calculating and certifying payment of wages to legislative staff members, eliminating these specific rules from South Dakota law.

revise certain provisions regarding school district fiduciary funds.

HB 1031 updates South Dakota's rules for how school districts manage student activity funds and other custodial accounts by clarifying language about employee oversight, surety bonds, and disbursement procedures. The bill makes technical updates to existing law, such as removing the requirement that fund disbursements need prior board approval or the business manager's signature unless the school board specifically requires it. These changes streamline administrative processes while maintaining accountability through employee designation, bonding requirements, and accurate record-keeping.

revise certain provisions regarding the use of the aeronautics fund.

This bill changes how South Dakota's aeronautics fund can be spent by requiring that all fund uses (rather than just allowing them) be limited to four specific purposes: airport planning and maintenance, runway lighting and marking, matching federal and state grants for airport projects, and paying staff salaries. The bill also renumbers these permitted uses and clarifies that funds can only be used for aviation facilities and public airports that remain open to the general public.

revise the conditions under which a licensed vehicle dealer may display or sell certain vehicles.

Licensed vehicle dealers can now sell or display vehicles at public auctions across multiple counties without needing separate licenses for each county, as long as the vehicle is at least twenty model years old, is an emergency vehicle, or is consigned to the auction and displayed for no more than fifteen consecutive days. Previously, dealers needed a separate license for each county where they operated. This change allows dealers more flexibility to participate in auctions statewide under their existing license.

authorize the state investment officer to include an indemnity provision in certain investment-related documents.

# HB 1106 Summary South Dakota's state investment officer can now include indemnity provisions (clauses that protect against certain losses or liabilities) in investment-related documents, a power previously restricted by state law. The bill removes two outdated legal restrictions that had limited the officer's ability to use these protective clauses in investment agreements.

define style and form and authorize the code commission to make certain style and form edits to legislative acts.

HB 1107 gives the South Dakota Code Commission authority to make editing changes to state laws to fix formatting, style, and organization issues without changing what the laws actually mean. The bill repeals two outdated sections (§26-10-20 and §26-10-24) that previously governed how legislative acts were formatted, replacing them with this broader authority for the Code Commission.

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

This bill appropriates $1 to the Board of Regents to revise education programs and improve government efficiency. The money must be spent by June 30, 2021, or it will be returned to the state's general fund.

provide for the inspection of certain swimming pools and beaches.

# HB1240 Summary This bill updates South Dakota's rules for inspecting swimming pools and beaches by making significant changes to the inspection requirements and procedures outlined in state law. The bill modifies existing inspection standards in three separate sections of code and eliminates two outdated inspection-related provisions that are no longer needed. The changes aim to streamline how the state oversees public swimming pool and beach safety.

revise provisions regarding the procurement of public improvements.

This bill updates the standard contract templates that South Dakota public agencies must use when hiring contractors for construction projects based on architect or engineer plans. Specifically, it changes the required versions of three industry-standard contract documents from their 2010 editions to their 2020 editions, ensuring contracts use more current terms and conditions while still allowing agencies to modify them as needed.

Supporting the creation of an early education advisory council.

HCR6010 is a resolution supporting the establishment of an early education advisory council in South Dakota. The bill modifies education law (§22-42-1) to help create this new council that would advise the state on early childhood education policy and programs.

establish requirements certain state entities must follow when applying for federal grants.

State agencies must now notify the Governor, Bureau of Finance and Management, and legislative appropriations committees at least 60 days before applying for federal grants, providing detailed information about the grant's costs, benefits, and long-term financial impacts over ten years. This new requirement applies whether the state is the direct recipient or sub-recipient of the federal funds, and requires agencies to analyze whether the grant's benefits will exceed its costs to the state and local governments.

allow public funds not needed for current operating expenses to be invested in certain certificates of deposit or time deposits.

SB 133 allows South Dakota public entities to invest surplus public funds—money not needed for immediate operating expenses—in certificates of deposit and time deposits. This change gives public officials more flexibility to earn returns on temporary cash reserves while keeping those funds relatively safe and accessible.

establish term limits for members of the Commission on Uniform Legislation.

SB 171 adds term limits to the Commission on Uniform Legislation, restricting how long members can serve on this group that reviews and recommends changes to South Dakota laws. The bill amends the existing law governing the commission to establish these new time restrictions on member tenure.

establish a missing persons clearinghouse.

South Dakota's Division of Criminal Investigation will establish and operate a statewide missing persons clearinghouse to serve as a central database for information about missing persons reported to any law enforcement agency in the state. All law enforcement agencies must report missing persons cases to this clearinghouse using a standardized form, and the Division will develop training programs to ensure proper reporting procedures.

revise certain provisions regarding the administration of certain family and surviving spouse benefits of the South Dakota Retirement System.

This bill revises how the South Dakota Retirement System pays benefits to surviving families of members who die before retirement. The specific changes to the existing benefit formulas and eligibility rules are not fully shown in the excerpt provided, but the bill updates provisions that were previously in place for deaths occurring before July 1, 2015.

establish a qualified benefit preservation arrangement for eligible members of the South Dakota Retirement System.

South Dakota is creating a new "qualified benefit preservation arrangement" to let certain members of the South Dakota Retirement System receive retirement benefits that would otherwise be limited by federal tax law. This new account, managed by the retirement system's board, will pay out the portion of retirement benefits that federal rules prevent the regular pension system from providing. The arrangement follows federal tax code rules designed specifically for government pension plans.

revise certain provisions regarding insurance holding companies.

SB8 clarifies the definition of "control" in South Dakota's insurance holding company law by changing it from "shall be" to "is" presumed when someone owns 10% or more of voting securities, making the legal language more consistent and clear. The bill also updates the definition of "enterprise risk" to include any activity or event that could harm an insurer's financial condition or the entire holding company system if not fixed quickly. These changes modernize South Dakota's oversight rules for insurance companies and their parent organizations.

to provide for the repurposing of STAR Academy.

South Dakota's STAR Academy is being shut down, and this bill requires the Governor to develop a plan by January 1, 2021 for what to do with the academy's properties. The Legislature must then review and approve the Governor's plan before any money can be spent on repurposing the facilities.

revise certain provisions regarding banks.

This bill clarifies the bank application process by changing how fees are described—applicants must now pay an "application fee" set by the banking commission rather than a "deposit," though the refund process for overpayments remains the same. The bill also reduces the frequency of required board transaction reviews from monthly to quarterly, allowing bank boards more flexibility in their oversight schedule.

provide for certain insurer corporate governance disclosure requirements.

This bill requires insurance companies operating in South Dakota to file annual reports with the state's insurance director that describe their corporate governance structure and practices. The reports must be submitted by June 1st each year and are treated as confidential documents, though the bill clarifies it doesn't create new corporate governance requirements beyond what state law already requires. The requirement applies to all insurers based in South Dakota, including those that are part of larger insurance holding company systems.

revise certain provisions regarding dealer licenses for motor vehicle, snowmobile, and boat sales.

South Dakota dealers selling motor vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats can now get licenses that last multiple years instead of just one year, though the department will still review them annually. Dealers registered in the state's electronic system will now receive renewal notices by email instead of mail. The bill also clarifies the process and timeline for suspending or revoking licenses when dealers fail to renew or pay their fees.

revise certain requirements for certain advisory committees under the Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, Board of Nursing, and Board of Social Work Examiners.

HB 1048 revises the rules for advisory committees that help oversee physician assistants, nurses, and social workers in South Dakota. The bill updates membership requirements, term limits, and meeting standards for these advisory committees to ensure they operate more efficiently and with proper oversight.

make an appropriation to evaluate the feasibility of the use of telehealth services within the criminal justice system and to declare an emergency.

HB1090 provides funding to study whether South Dakota's criminal justice system can effectively use telehealth services (like video conferencing) for things like medical appointments or mental health treatment. The bill also repeals two existing statutes (§2-5-2 and §2-5-3) and declares the funding an emergency so it can take effect immediately.

revise provisions regarding real estate appraisers.

This bill updates South Dakota's real estate appraiser regulations by clarifying definitions of key terms like "appraisal," "appraisal practice," and "evaluation" to align with federal banking standards. The bill removes an outdated separate definition section and allows the Department of Labor and Regulation to create rules governing appraiser certification, licensing, and registration based on these clearer definitions.

revise provisions regarding the appointment of inactive watershed district boards and the reactivation of watershed districts and to declare an emergency.

HB 1166 makes it easier to get inactive watershed district boards up and running again by revising the rules for how board members are appointed and how districts can be reactivated. The bill declares this change an emergency so it takes effect immediately rather than waiting for the normal effective date.

revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.

**HB 1199 requires South Dakota cities to notify electric utilities before annexing nearby territory.** When a municipality with a city-owned electric utility or receives an annexation petition, it must now send the utility a certified copy of the petition and public hearing notice. This ensures electric utilities have advance warning and a chance to weigh in when cities expand their boundaries.

revise provisions regarding off-sale delivery licenses for the delivery of alcoholic beverages.

HB 1265 changes the rules for businesses that deliver alcoholic beverages to customers by modifying the off-sale delivery license requirements in state law. The specific changes to the licensing rules allow delivery services to operate under updated provisions, though the exact details of what requirements are added or removed would be found in the amended statute.

create a dementia services coordinator position within the Department of Human Services.

HB1278 creates a new position of dementia services coordinator within South Dakota's Department of Human Services to help coordinate care and services for people with dementia. This coordinator will work to improve access to dementia-related resources and support across the state's health and social service systems.

To create a task force for the purpose of reviewing the manner in which mental health services are delivered in this state and considering changes to existing models or alternative models that could be utilized for the delivery of mental health services on a regional basis in this state.

South Dakota will create a task force to review how mental health services are currently delivered across the state and explore whether alternative or regional delivery models could work better. The task force will consider changes to existing approaches and evaluate new options for providing mental health services on a regional basis.

revise certain provisions regarding third party insurance plan administrators.

This bill strengthens financial oversight of third-party insurance plan administrators by requiring their annual financial statements to be independently audited and by setting clear rules for how companies must report their finances when applying for or renewing their licenses. Companies with less than two years of operating history must provide detailed monthly financial statements prepared by their officers, and if they report finances on a consolidated basis, they must also provide a detailed breakdown showing each separate entity's numbers along with explanations of how the numbers were combined.

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

This bill appropriates $1 to enhance educational programs and promote efficiency in South Dakota state government, with any unspent funds reverting back by June 30, 2021. The bill also amends existing education law (§22-21-4) though the specific changes to that statute are not detailed in this excerpt.

revise certain provisions regarding comity licensure in the technical professions.

This bill updates South Dakota's rules for professionals licensed in other states who want to practice in South Dakota through "comity" (reciprocal recognition). The changes clarify that licensing boards can consider experience gained after someone first got licensed, can require exams to verify competency, and must set application fees through official rule-making with a $200 cap.

enhance educational opportunities regarding the Board of Regents and promote efficiency in state government and to make an appropriation therefor.

This bill appropriates $1 to the Board of Regents to enhance educational opportunities and promote government efficiency, with any unspent funds reverting back to the state by June 30, 2021. The minimal appropriation appears to be a procedural mechanism rather than a substantive funding change, allowing the Board of Regents' executive director to approve related expenses with state auditor oversight.

revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2020.

This bill adjusts funding amounts for several South Dakota state agencies in the fiscal year 2020 budget, including increases for employee compensation at the Bureau of Finance and Management and changes to the Department of Revenue and Department of Social Services budgets. The adjustments involve shifting money between different funding sources (general funds, federal funds, and other funds) and adding one full-time employee position to the Department of Revenue's business tax division. These are routine mid-year budget revisions to align spending with actual needs.

establish meetings to review certain electric systems.

This bill requires electric utilities with adjoining service areas to hold a public meeting each May to review their electric systems and any planned improvements in areas outside municipal boundaries. The utility's governing body must provide public notice, record the meeting, and file both the recording and minutes with the state commission.

To direct the Department of Social Services to investigate implementing peer support services.

This concurrent resolution directs South Dakota's Department of Social Services to study the possibility of offering peer support services to state residents. Peer support services typically involve people with lived experience of mental health conditions, substance abuse, or other challenges helping others facing similar situations—the bill asks the department to investigate whether implementing such services would be feasible and beneficial.

revise certain provisions regarding money transmission.

This bill expands South Dakota's exemptions from money transmission licensing requirements to include operators of payment systems that process wire transfers, credit card transactions, and similar fund transfers between banks and other financial institutions. It also adds a new exemption for contractors who electronically transfer government benefits on behalf of federal, state, or county agencies. These changes allow certain financial service providers and government contractors to operate without needing a state money transmission license.

revise certain provisions regarding plugging and performance bonds for oil and gas wells.

This bill updates South Dakota's rules for oil and gas well bonds by allowing the Board of Minerals and Environment to delegate its authority to require these bonds to the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources. For deeper wells (over 5,500 feet), the bill also adds flexibility by allowing bond amounts to be set at the actual cost of well site cleanup instead of being limited to a fixed amount. These changes streamline the bonding process while ensuring adequate financial protection for properly plugging and restoring oil and gas well sites.

provide for permanent daylight savings time.

South Dakota would stop observing daylight saving time and instead stay on standard time year-round under this bill. The bill updates election polling hours and court filing deadlines to reflect this change, removing references to daylight saving time from state law. This change would only take effect if allowed under federal law, which permits states to remain on standard time permanently.

make an appropriation to reimburse the aeronautics fund.

HB1102 appropriates state funds to reimburse South Dakota's aeronautics fund and removes two outdated statutory provisions related to aeronautics (repealing §26-10-20 and §26-10-24). The bill essentially provides financial support to the aeronautics program while cleaning up old regulations that are no longer needed.

revise certain provisions regarding restrictions on State Investment Council members.

HB1105 removes two existing restrictions that applied to members of South Dakota's State Investment Council. By repealing these two sections of law, the bill eliminates limitations on who can serve on this council that invests state funds.

revise provisions regarding the use of perpetual care trust funds to maintain cemeteries.

HB 1116 changes the rules for how cemeteries can use money set aside in perpetual care trust funds to maintain cemetery grounds and facilities. The bill expands what cemetery operators are allowed to spend these funds on and adjusts requirements for how the funds must be managed. This gives cemeteries more flexibility in using money that's collected to ensure they can be properly maintained long-term.

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

HB1186 appropriates $1 to the state for the purpose of revising certain education programs and promoting government efficiency, though the bill text does not specify what changes to education programs or operations will actually be made. The bill authorizes the state auditor to process payments for these purposes, with any unspent money reverting back by June 30, 2021.

revise provisions regarding the titling of motor vehicles.

This bill allows licensed vehicle dealers to accept out-of-state title certificates for trade-in vehicles by obtaining a written power of attorney from the seller, rather than being required to follow the standard titling procedures. The bill also clarifies exemptions for dealers bringing used out-of-state vehicles into South Dakota, specifying which types of vehicles (like trade-ins, dealer-to-dealer sales, and heavy trucks) don't require immediate re-titling within the usual timeframe.

revise certain provisions regarding sexual harassment.

HB1216 revises South Dakota's sexual harassment laws by updating definitions and provisions in the state's anti-discrimination statute. The bill modifies how the state defines key terms related to discrimination complaints, including "disability" and other concepts used in employment, housing, and education discrimination cases. This change clarifies what types of claims fall under state human rights protections.

provide for the creation of an international business and trade office.

South Dakota creates a new International Business and Trade Office within the Governor's Office of Economic Development to help state businesses expand into foreign markets. The office will provide export advocacy and education, identify trade barriers, organize trade missions, and can partner with public and private organizations to accomplish these goals. This is a new state function with no existing law being changed—it simply establishes a dedicated office to promote South Dakota exports.

revise requirements for legal newspapers.

This bill revises the standards that newspapers must meet to be qualified as "legal newspapers" for publishing official notices and legal announcements in South Dakota. The changes modify circulation and payment requirements that newspapers must maintain, though the specific updates to pricing thresholds and distribution rules are detailed in the amended sections of state law.

prohibit the internet publication of certain land records.

South Dakota county registers of deeds would be prohibited from publishing land records (such as deeds, mortgages, and plats) on the internet without the landowner's written permission. The bill requires the Department of Labor and Regulation to create a consent form that landowners must complete to allow their property records to be made publicly available online.

regulate capital outlay expenditures.

This bill creates a new limit on state spending for capital projects (like buildings and infrastructure), capping general fund spending at $3.31 per person in South Dakota based on the latest U.S. Census estimates. The cap applies to all capital outlay expenditures going forward, preventing the state from exceeding this per-person spending threshold.

Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to legislative reapportionment.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to South Dakota voters that would change how the state redraws legislative districts. The amendment modifies the rules and procedures for legislative reapportionment by amending several state laws and eliminating outdated provisions, though the specific details of what changes to the reapportionment process would only take effect if voters approve the amendment at the next general election.

revise certain provisions regarding school district capital outlay funds.

SB 170 revises how school districts can use their capital outlay funds by modifying the rules in state law that govern these accounts. The specific changes to §10-56-22 adjust the conditions or restrictions around how school districts save and spend money designated for building projects and facility improvements. Without access to the complete bill text, the exact nature of these modifications cannot be fully detailed, but the bill makes the capital outlay fund rules more flexible or clear for school district administrators.

accommodate legislation related to meetings and records of rural electric cooperatives.

SB175 modifies South Dakota's rules for how rural electric cooperatives conduct meetings and keep records, making updates to the state law that governs these organizations. The bill amends Section 10-56-22 to accommodate these changes, though the specific details of what requirements are added, removed, or modified are not fully visible in the provided text excerpt.

revise certain provisions regarding professional counselors.

This bill establishes formal definitions for key terms used in South Dakota's professional counseling licensing laws, including what counts as "counseling," "counseling treatment interventions," and what educational credentials qualify someone to become a licensed counselor. The new definitions clarify the scope of practice for professional counselors and the education requirements for licensure under the Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists.

revise certain provisions regarding documents of the Legislature.

This bill eliminates the old rules for how legislators could pre-file bills with the Legislative Research Council before the session starts. The bill updates which committees can introduce bills on behalf of others, clarifying that standing committees and certain interim committees can do so, while also allowing bills requested by the Governor or executive agencies to be introduced by any committee.

revise provisions regarding the salary for state's attorneys.

SB91 updates the minimum salary schedule for county state's attorneys, raising the required minimums across all population categories (for example, counties under 5,000 people increase from $34,554 to the new amount specified). The bill also clarifies that counties can only change whether a state's attorney position is full-time or part-time during election years and only with consent from both the state's attorney and county commissioners.

make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.

This bill sets aside $800,000 from South Dakota's general fund to pay for extraordinary litigation expenses—legal costs the state faces in lawsuits. The money goes into a dedicated fund that the Bureau of Administration oversees, and the bill declares an emergency so the funding takes effect immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget cycle.

revise certain provisions regarding water development districts.

HB 1058 adjusts the boundaries of the James River Water Development District to include specific townships in Marshall and Aurora counties, and clarifies the procedures for when board vacancies occur and how remaining directors fill those vacancies through an election process. The bill updates the geographic area served by this water district and standardizes the rules for replacing directors who leave office.

authorize the governing body of a second or third class municipality to act as a planning and zoning commission.

Second and third class cities in South Dakota can now have their city council act as the planning and zoning commission instead of creating a separate commission. This change streamlines local government by eliminating the need for cities to maintain a separate planning board if they choose not to.

accommodate legislation regarding conservation districts.

This bill is a placeholder that allows the legislature to make technical adjustments to conservation district laws if needed during the legislative process. It doesn't make any specific changes to conservation district rules itself, but rather creates the legal authority for future modifications to be made to §22-42-1 (the conservation district statute) without requiring a separate bill.

appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.

HB1291 is the state's general appropriations bill that provides funding for the day-to-day operations of South Dakota's legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as state institutions, schools, and debt payments. The bill allocates taxpayer money across these government departments and programs for the fiscal year. This is a routine annual spending measure required to keep state government functioning.

appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.

HB1294 is South Dakota's main budget bill that appropriates state money for running the legislature, courts, executive branch agencies, state institutions, and public schools for the fiscal year. The bill sets aside funding to pay interest on the state's debt and ensures common schools receive their allocated resources. This is the comprehensive spending bill that determines how much money each major part of state government receives annually.

authorize the South Dakota Building Authority to issue revenue bonds to provide for maintenance and repair on facilities controlled by the Board of Regents and to provide appropriation therefor.

SB 43 allows the South Dakota Building Authority to borrow money through revenue bonds to pay for maintenance and repairs at colleges and universities under the Board of Regents' control. The bill provides the necessary funding authorization so these repairs can be completed without requiring a direct appropriation from the state's general budget.

revise the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.

South Dakota is updating its limited liability company law to clarify that members and managers are not personally responsible for the company's debts or liabilities simply because they own or run it, even if the company fails to follow standard business procedures. The law also allows companies to require certain members to accept personal liability for company debts, but only if those members explicitly agree to it in writing and the requirement is included in the company's articles of organization.

provide for the reissuance of certain enhanced permits to carry a concealed pistol and to declare an emergency.

HB 1242 allows South Dakota to reissue enhanced concealed carry permits that may have expired or been affected by previous legal changes, streamlining the process for permit holders to maintain their carrying privileges. The bill modifies the rules around permit applications and removes outdated provisions from state law that are no longer needed. The bill also declares the matter an emergency so these changes take effect immediately.

to revise certain health programs and make an appropriation therefor.

This bill appropriates $1 to the state's health care programs to enhance efficiency in state government, with any unspent money reverting back to the general fund by June 30, 2021. The bill makes a minimal appropriation that appears to be a procedural measure rather than a substantial funding change to existing health programs.