South Dakota is updating background check requirements for real estate professionals and appraisers by clarifying that fingerprint-based criminal background checks must be completed before someone can be licensed as a real estate broker, property manager, or residential rental agent. The bill also allows the Real Estate Commission to require background checks for any licensed professional under disciplinary investigation, with applicants responsible for paying the fingerprinting and investigation fees.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 293
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 270
Signed by the President S.J. 229
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 247
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 0. S.J. 201
Commerce and Energy Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 96
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0. H.J. 60
Commerce and Energy Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 11
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