HB 1070 updates how South Dakota defines key terms used in its court system, including clarifying what counts as a "magistrate" under state law. The bill also confirms the powers of presiding judges appointed by the Chief Justice to oversee circuit courts and court staff across their judicial districts.
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
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 3
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 0. S.J. 3
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 125
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 70, NAYS 0. H.J. 130
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 59
First Reading House H.J. 52
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass