SB179 removes a restriction that prevented South Dakota legislators from requesting continuing education credits from state licensing boards and commissions. By repealing the existing prohibition, legislators can now pursue professional development courses and earn continuing education hours just like other professionals in licensed fields. This change allows lawmakers to maintain or advance their professional licenses while serving in the legislature.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 304
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 24, NAYS 11. S.J. 267
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 170
Rocky Blare
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Ryan Maher
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Commerce and Energy — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass