V. J. Smith on Local government authority

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2022 Regular Session×0.2415 bills

HB1076permit certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.proYea✓
HB1084provide for the regulation of motorized foot scooters and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.proYea✓
SB190revise provisions regarding municipal zoning of medical cannabis establishments.proYea✓
SB96make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to renovate the science laboratories in the Churchill-Haines Building at the University of South Dakota.proYea✓
SB96make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to renovate the science laboratories in the Churchill-Haines Building at the University of South Dakota.proYea✓
SB193require legislative approval for the acquisition, construction, or expansion of certain campgrounds.proYea✗tabled
SB179modify certain provisions regarding municipal campgrounds.proYea✓
SB90revise certain provisions regarding local building codes.antiYea✗
HB1286permit municipalities to contribute more to the cost of insurance provided to certain officers or retired employees.proYea✓
HB1046revise the disposal fee for large-scale solid waste disposal facilities operated by political subdivisions.antiYea✗
HB1046revise the disposal fee for large-scale solid waste disposal facilities operated by political subdivisions.antiYea✗
SB156revise certain provisions regarding census estimates for the purposes of off-sale and on-sale liquor licenses.proYea✓
SB205index a certain level of municipal proceeds regarding the disbursements from the Gaming Commission fund to an inflation index.proYea✓
HB1273authorize the Department of the Military to purchase certain real property in Chamberlain and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.1716 bills

SB138provide flexibility for certain municipal budget provisions.proYea✓
SB152authorize counties to issue off-sale liquor licenses.proYea✓
SB168revise the population requirement for appointment of coroners.proYea✓
SB81authorize certain flags and flagpoles to be located on residential property regardless of any private covenants, restrictions, bylaws, rules, or requirements.proNay✗
HB1094revise certain provisions regarding the municipal zoning and appeals process.proYea✓
SB136change the criteria for a petition to vacate a highway.proYea✓
SB44authorize, regulate, and tax wagering on sporting events within the city limits of Deadwood and provide a penalty for a violation thereof.proYea✓
HB1138revise provisions regarding the issuance of state park camping permits.proNay✗
HB1237make an appropriation for the purpose of funding county and township roads and bridges and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.proNay✗
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.proNay✗
SB142modify the meeting place and notice requirements for county commission meetings.proYea✓
SB172add nonvoting legislative members to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority.proYea✓
SB172add nonvoting legislative members to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority.proYea✗tabled
HB1115revise the qualifications of Game, Fish and Parks commissioners.proNay✗
HB1113revise certain references to the International Building Code.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1211 bills

HB1079authorize a county to assess an administration fee for the processing of certain title applications.proYea✓
SB137revise provisions for repair, replacement, and construction of sidewalks within a municipality.proYea✓
HB1165revise provisions regarding the acceptance of gifts by municipalities.proYea✓
SB54regulate the use of auxiliary containers.antiNay✓
SB178increase funding for counties and townships by increasing the excise tax rate on motor fuel.proYea✗tabled
HB1066revise and repeal provisions regarding aviation.proYea✓
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.proYea✓
SB56authorize the collection of certain search and rescue service costs.proYea✓
SB67provide an option to sparse school districts regarding the amount of taxes collected in the capital outlay fund.proYea✗tabled
HB1058revise certain provisions regarding water development districts.proYea✓
HB1199revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.antiYea✗

2019 Regular Session×0.0827 bills

HB1176provide for the regulation of saline tattoo removal by municipalities.proYea✓
SB106authorize a county gross receipts tax.proYea✓
SB106authorize a county gross receipts tax.proNay✓tabled
SB48authorize counties on behalf of certain improvement districts to issue convention facility on-sale licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.proYea✓
SB48authorize counties on behalf of certain improvement districts to issue convention facility on-sale licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.proYea✓
HB1056prohibit certain local ordinances regarding firearms.antiYea✗
HB1090repeal certain provisions regarding the exercise of certain powers over certain property.proYea✓
HCR1006Instructing South Dakota's congressional representatives to support an effort in Congress to terminate the U.S. Department of Education.proNay✗
HCR1006Instructing South Dakota's congressional representatives to support an effort in Congress to terminate the U.S. Department of Education.proNay✗
HCR1006Instructing South Dakota's congressional representatives to support an effort in Congress to terminate the U.S. Department of Education.proNay✗
HJR1001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota regarding appointments to fill legislative vacancies.proNay✗
SB73revise qualifications for sanitary district trustees.proYea✓
SB73revise qualifications for sanitary district trustees.proYea✓
SJR5Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the authorization of certain games of chance in the City of Yankton.proYea✓
SJR5Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the authorization of certain games of chance in the City of Yankton.proYea✓
SB1add 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.proYea✓
SB1add 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.proYea✓
SB103provide for an annual transfer of certain unobligated state general funds into the local bridge improvement grant fund.proYea✓
HB1044authorize certain children who are subject to a pending military relocation to apply for enrollment in a school district.proYea✓
SB66establish an interim legislative committee to study issues related to electric services in an annexed area.proYea✓
SB100reduce the number of petition signatures required for conservation district supervisor elections.proYea✓
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.proYea✓
HB1186repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.proYea✓
HB1186repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.proYea✓
SB14define solar energy facilities and to establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits.antiYea✗
SB14define solar energy facilities and to establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits.antiNay✓
SB75revise certain provisions regarding who is eligible to serve as a candidate in the event of a vacancy.proYea✓

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