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increase the pay of certain constitutional officers.

HB 1232 increases the salaries of South Dakota's constitutional officers—positions like the Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer. The bill modifies the pay structure outlined in state law to provide these officials with higher compensation.

make an appropriation for the purchase of a state airplane and to declare an emergency.

HB 1282 appropriates state funds to purchase an airplane for South Dakota government use and declares the purchase an emergency matter. The bill amends state law governing aircraft operations and procurement to accommodate this new state-owned aircraft.

To apply for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.

South Dakota is formally requesting a convention of states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose amendments that would impose fiscal limits on the federal government, reduce federal power, and impose term limits on Congress and federal officials. The bill reorganizes and expands South Dakota's existing laws governing how the state applies for and participates in such a constitutional convention, repealing outdated provisions and updating the rules for delegates and procedures.

provide for the reimbursement of lost revenue for businesses forcibly closed by a governmental entity.

# SB 137 Summary This bill creates a new requirement that the state reimburse businesses for revenue they lose when a government entity forcibly closes them. The reimbursement would compensate owners for the income they couldn't earn while their business was shut down by government order.

To apply for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.

South Dakota is calling for a national convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose amendments that would impose spending limits on the federal government, reduce federal power, and establish term limits for members of Congress. The bill repeals an outdated state law provision (§7-8-16) as a technical cleanup. This resolution doesn't change any state laws directly but instead asks Congress to convene a constitutional convention with other states to address federal fiscal policy and government structure.

transfer funds to the state aeronautics fund and to declare an emergency.

HB 1272 transfers money to South Dakota's state aeronautics fund, which supports aviation infrastructure and operations across the state. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the funds to be released and used immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget process.

authorize the South Dakota Department of Corrections to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.

SB17 authorizes the South Dakota Department of Corrections to purchase specific real property and provides state funding for that purchase. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing the land acquisition to proceed without the normal waiting period that typically applies to new spending.

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

South Dakota will provide $400,000 from its general fund to pay for unexpected legal expenses the state is facing. The money goes into an "extraordinary litigation fund," and the Bureau of Administration commissioner must approve how it's spent. The bill declares this an emergency so the money becomes available immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget process.

reduce fees for annual state park licenses for South Dakota residents.

This bill reduces the annual state park entrance fees for South Dakota residents, though the specific new fee amounts are not shown in the excerpt provided. The Game, Fish and Parks Commission will set the reduced annual and daily entrance fees through their standard rule-making process.

provide an appropriation for the commissioning and placement of presidential statues.

HB 1221 provides state funding to commission and place statues of U.S. Presidents in South Dakota, amending the law that governs such monuments. The bill allocates money specifically for creating and installing these presidential statues as part of the state's commemorative efforts.

create the South Dakota forever trust fund, to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances, to transfer moneys thereto, and to declare an emergency.

HB 1255 creates a new "South Dakota Forever Trust Fund" and allows the state to transfer unobligated cash balances (money that hasn't been spent or committed) into this fund. The bill modifies the state's fiscal management law to establish this fund and declares an emergency so it can take effect immediately.

repeal the South Dakota Board on Geographic Names.

HB 1260 eliminates the South Dakota Board on Geographic Names, which is a state board that handles decisions about place names in South Dakota. The law that created and governed this board will be repealed, ending its operations.

make an appropriation for the purchase of a new skid steer and to declare an emergency.

HB 1278 allocates state funding for the purchase of a new skid steer loader (a small construction vehicle). The bill declares an emergency to allow this appropriation to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the normal effective date.

revise certain provisions regarding checks or bid bonds for public improvements.

This bill changes when government agencies can waive the requirement for bid bonds or certified checks on public improvement projects. Instead of using a fixed $50,000 threshold, agencies can now waive these security requirements for bids that don't exceed whatever dollar limit is set in state law for public improvements, allowing that threshold to be updated more easily in the future.

limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.

South Dakota state agencies cannot impose filing or reporting requirements on nonprofits and charitable trusts that are stricter or broader than what state or federal law requires—unless the charity has received state money, is under investigation for fraud, or faces an enforcement action. This is a new restriction that prevents the executive branch from unilaterally making rules that go beyond existing legal requirements for these organizations.

create the trust fund for unclaimed property and to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances.

South Dakota creates a new trust fund to hold unclaimed property money, with protections preventing the state from spending the principal except in emergencies or with a three-fourths legislative vote. Starting in fiscal year 2025, the state will transfer a portion of the trust fund's earnings to the general fund each year based on a 16-quarter average market value, with that money dedicated to improvements across South Dakota.

make an appropriation to improve South Dakota and to declare an emergency.

This bill appropriates $1 from South Dakota's general fund to improve the state's overall wellbeing, with any unused funds reverting back by June 30, 2025. The bill declares an emergency so it takes effect immediately upon the governor's signature, rather than waiting for the usual effective date.

establish a fund to assist counties with paying certain expenditures.

This bill creates a new "county capital improvement fund" within the state treasury to help counties pay for acquiring and constructing capital projects. Revenue from certain state taxes will be deposited into this fund monthly to provide counties with financial assistance for these expenditures. The bill modifies how tax collection funds are managed to enable these deposits to the new county assistance fund.

Proposing and submitting to the voters at the 2022 general election a new section to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation and administration of the South Dakota forever trust fund.

This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to create the South Dakota Forever Trust Fund, which would be submitted to voters in the 2022 general election. The amendment would establish a new section in the state constitution to govern how this trust fund is created and managed. If approved by voters, this would allow South Dakota to establish a permanent investment fund (similar to endowments used by universities or foundations).

limit the required application of green building standards.

This bill narrows the definition of which state building projects must meet green building standards by raising the cost threshold from at least one million dollars to a higher amount, and by limiting the requirement to only apply to new construction and renovations that include heating, ventilation, or air conditioning systems. The changes mean that fewer state-funded building projects will be required to achieve high-performance green building certifications like LEED silver rating or comparable standards.

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

SB195 sets the state budget for fiscal year 2021, allocating funding across state government departments including the legislature, courts, and executive agencies, as well as public schools and state institutions. The bill specifies spending amounts for various programs, such as $12.3 million for Juvenile Community Corrections and $76.4 million for Developmental Disabilities services, along with the number of employees each department can hire. This is the annual appropriations bill that determines how much money each part of state government receives to operate.

make an appropriation to rehabilitate the rail line from west of the city of Fort Pierre to the city of Rapid City and to declare an emergency.

# SB 93 Summary South Dakota will spend state money to repair and upgrade the railroad line running from west of Fort Pierre to Rapid City. The bill declares this rail rehabilitation an emergency matter to allow the funds to be used quickly.

increase certain boiler inspection fees and dedicate more of the fees to the state's boiler inspection program.

HB1011 increases the fees that boiler owners must pay when the State Fire Marshal inspects their boilers—for example, raising the fee for small power boiler certificate inspections from $30 to higher amounts based on boiler size. The bill directs more of these increased inspection fees to fund South Dakota's boiler inspection program rather than the general state budget.

make an appropriation to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority and to declare an emergency.

South Dakota provides $3.2 million to the Ellsworth Development Authority to build the Liberty Center Wellness Facility near Ellsworth Air Force Base. The bill declares an emergency so the money can be spent immediately rather than following the normal appropriations process. Any funds not spent or committed will be returned to the state's general fund.

establish the South Dakota Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing and to repeal the South Dakota Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists and the South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology.

South Dakota will combine three separate licensing boards into one new Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing. The bill eliminates the old Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists and the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology, consolidating all three professions under unified state oversight.

allow succession to real property by an affidavit.

HB1086 allows people to transfer real property (land and buildings) to heirs using a simpler legal process called an affidavit, rather than going through the full court-supervised probate process. This change amends South Dakota's property succession law to make it faster and less expensive for families to transfer property when someone dies.

modify requirements and restrictions related to certain alcoholic beverages.

HB 1109 allows people to make beer, cider, and wine at home for personal use (up to 200 gallons per year of each) without a license or tax, and it now permits these home-produced beverages to be stored and consumed at licensed businesses during exhibitions, festivals, educational events, tastings, or competitions—as long as they're clearly labeled. The bill modifies previous restrictions that completely banned home-produced alcoholic beverages from being stored or consumed on any licensed premises.

make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to purchase outstanding debt and to declare an emergency.

HB 1209 appropriates state money to the Board of Regents to pay off outstanding debts owed by the university system. The bill declares this spending an emergency matter, allowing it to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

appropriate funds for the purchase of the former Ascent Innovation Center and to declare an emergency.

SB 158 authorizes the state to spend money to purchase the former Ascent Innovation Center building. The bill declares an emergency, which allows the purchase to proceed without the usual waiting period required for appropriations bills.

revise requirements relating to the publication of milk regulation ordinances.

This bill streamlines how counties and cities publish milk regulation ordinances by allowing them to post a notice of adoption instead of printing the full ordinance in a newspaper. The change applies to ordinances that adopt milk regulations from established national organizations, treating them the same way as building codes and other standard regulations already covered under this rule.

remove fishing and small game license fees for certain senior residents.

Senior residents in South Dakota will no longer have to pay fees for fishing and small game hunting licenses. This removes a cost that previously applied to these older residents who want to hunt or fish in the state.

revise the limitations on a municipality's power to take actions for the promotion of health or the suppression of disease.

This bill limits the power of South Dakota cities and towns to take health and disease-prevention measures by adding new restrictions—municipalities can no longer take actions that interfere with religious exercise, free speech, assembly, petition rights, activities in private homes or businesses, or gun rights. The bill essentially carves out broad exemptions from local health authority unless martial law has been declared. This significantly narrows municipalities' ability to implement public health measures like mask mandates or business closures during health emergencies.

authorize the South Dakota Department of Corrections to demolish buildings at STAR Academy, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

SB 18 authorizes the South Dakota Department of Corrections to tear down buildings at STAR Academy and provides funding for the demolition work. The bill also declares an emergency, which allows the demolition to proceed without the normal waiting period that usually applies to state spending.

authorize the payment of lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

SB 48 authorizes South Dakota to pay lease rental obligations owed to the South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority and provides state funding for those payments. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the payments to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard law implementation date.

provide for philosophical exceptions to required vaccinations.

This bill allows parents to opt their children out of required school vaccinations by submitting a written statement claiming a "sincerely held religious or philosophical belief" against immunization, without needing a doctor's certification. Previously, South Dakota law only allowed exemptions for medical reasons or religious beliefs; this expands exemptions to include philosophical objections. The change applies to vaccinations currently required for school and early childhood program enrollment in South Dakota.

revise certain provisions regarding inspections and seizures by, and forfeitures involving, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.

HB1111 removes the Department of Game, Fish and Parks' authority to inspect hotels, restaurants, and storage facilities for illegal game and fish, and eliminates immunity protections that previously shielded law enforcement officers from liability when destroying illegal hunting or fishing equipment. The bill keeps the department's core power to seize and dispose of illegally taken wildlife and the tools used to take it, but narrows the scope of inspection authority and removes certain legal protections for officers.

make an appropriation to provide for the development of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.

HB1168 appropriates $1 from the general fund to the state for improving South Dakota's social and economic viability, with any unspent money reverting back by June 30, 2025. The bill declares an emergency so it takes effect immediately upon passage and approval, rather than waiting for the normal legislative effective date.

make an appropriation for the arts and to declare an emergency.

This bill appropriates $1 from South Dakota's general fund for purposes benefiting state citizens, though it doesn't specify how the money will be used. The bill declares an emergency so the appropriation takes effect immediately upon the governor's signature, and any unspent funds must be returned to the general fund by June 30, 2025.

reduce the fee for permits to carry concealed pistols.

SB111 reduces the fee for South Dakota's standard concealed pistol permit from $10 to $3, with the $3 fee split between the state (going to the secretary of state) and local counties or municipalities. The bill also makes minor clarifications to the enhanced permit application process, removing redundant requirements while keeping the $150 fee for that optional permit unchanged.

establish restrictions governing instructional standards and curricular materials.

This bill adds a restriction preventing the South Dakota Board of Education Standards from requiring schools to use specific curricula or teaching methods, even as the board sets academic standards and curriculum requirements. The board can still establish what students should learn and which content areas must be covered, but individual schools and teachers retain flexibility in choosing how to teach that material. This clarifies that state education standards set learning goals without dictating the exact textbooks, programs, or instructional approaches schools must use.

make an appropriation for the wellness of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.

This bill appropriates $1 from the state general fund for the overall wellbeing of South Dakota citizens and declares an emergency so the law takes effect immediately. The small appropriation appears to be a procedural measure that allows the state to process payments and set a reversion deadline of June 30, 2025, for any unspent funds.

revise the process to vacate a part of certain highways.

This bill changes the requirements for vacating part of a highway by allowing property owners to petition directly instead of requiring voters to do so—specifically, at least two-thirds of property owners adjoining the highway section can now request vacation. The change streamlines the process for local situations where property owners are primarily affected, while keeping the existing voter-petition option available for other highway changes.