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create the state IT modernization fund, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

HB 1281 creates a new state IT modernization fund to pay for updating South Dakota's information technology systems and infrastructure. The bill appropriates money to this fund and declares it an emergency measure so the funding can take effect immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget process.

correct technical errors and outdated provisions regarding the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

SB 63 corrects outdated language in South Dakota's environmental laws by transferring water management functions (such as grants for water systems and lake protection) from the Water Management Board to the Board of Water and Natural Resources. The bill also removes an outdated requirement that the department complete a study before determining how many waste tire stockpiling facilities are needed, streamlining the rule-making process for these facilities.

establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.

This bill creates a standardized complaint and investigation process for all state agencies that license professions and occupations (such as doctors, contractors, and other licensed professionals). The new rules define how complaints can be filed, who investigates them, and establish consistent procedures across all these licensing boards instead of each having their own separate system.

revise certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System.

This bill updates the South Dakota Retirement System to require picture identification from members applying for membership, benefits, or withdrawals. The bill specifies that acceptable ID includes a current driver's license or any government-issued or tribal picture identification card, and requires spouses to also provide picture ID when withdrawing contributions from a married member's account.

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.

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.

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.

revise notification requirements for listing and delisting species on the threatened and endangered species list.

SB 72 changes how South Dakota lists and delists threatened and endangered species by requiring the Game, Fish and Parks Commission to adopt formal administrative rules for any species additions or removals, rather than simply publishing a public notice. The bill maintains the existing 30-day public comment period and notification requirement to neighboring states where the species exists.

update certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System, to revise certain provisions relating to reemployment after retirement with the South Dakota Retirement System, and to declare an emergency.

HB 1033 changes the rules for when retired members of the South Dakota Retirement System can go back to work for a government employer. The bill clarifies that retirees must have a complete break from any employment with their former employer for three consecutive calendar months after retirement before they can be rehired as a permanent full-time employee, and it allows some exceptions to this separation requirement.

make an appropriation for the improvement of information technology servers and infrastructure of state government and to declare an emergency.

HB 1266 appropriates state funding to upgrade South Dakota's information technology servers and infrastructure used by state government agencies. The bill declares this spending an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date. The changes modify how the state budgets and manages its IT systems by amending the existing appropriations code sections.

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.

revise the structure and certain fees of the Board of Barber Examiners, the Board of Massage Therapy, and the Cosmetology Commission.

This bill restructures the licensing board that oversees barbers, massage therapists, and cosmetologists by creating a single nine-member board instead of separate boards, with membership divided among two barbers, two massage therapists, three public members, one cosmetologist, and one esthetician or nail technician. The bill also standardizes how board members are appointed and removes them, requiring three-year terms with a limit of three consecutive terms per person. Additionally, the bill revises certain licensing fees for these professions.

delete or revise certain outdated language relating to education.

HB1025 updates outdated language in South Dakota's education laws by replacing old pronouns and references with more current terminology. Specifically, the bill changes "his" to "the president's" when referring to the Board of Education Standards president, updates "which" to "that" in school district consolidation rules, and transfers functions from an outdated planning commission to the secretary of education. These are technical corrections that modernize the education code without changing the substance of how education governance works.

revise and clarify certain provisions regarding the required minimum distribution methods of the South Dakota Retirement System.

HB1030 updates South Dakota's retirement system rules to clarify when retirees must start taking required minimum distributions from their accounts, setting the age at 72 (or 70½ for those who reached that age before 2020) or upon retirement, whichever is later. The bill reorganizes these distribution requirements into a new section of law that aligns with federal tax code rules for government retirement plans. This change mainly clarifies existing requirements rather than creating new restrictions on how retirees can access their benefits.

transfer the Office of Indian Education to the Department of Education.

HB 1044 moves the Office of Indian Education from its current location to become part of the Department of Education, consolidating Native American education oversight under one state agency. This change streamlines the state's education administration by placing Indian education programs and services within the broader K-12 education system rather than as a separate office.

grant authority to the secretary of education to waive accountability requirements in certain situations.

HB 1083 gives South Dakota's Secretary of Education the power to waive certain accountability requirements for schools in specific situations where meeting those requirements may be impractical or impossible. This amendment modifies the existing accountability rules in state law to allow for flexibility when circumstances warrant it, rather than applying a strict one-size-fits-all approach.

revise certain provisions regarding official meetings conducted by teleconference.

This bill modifies South Dakota's rules for government meetings held by teleconference to make voting procedures more flexible. Instead of requiring all votes to be taken by roll call, the bill allows votes to be taken by voice vote first, with a roll call vote only required if someone votes against the measure. The change makes teleconference meetings operate more like in-person meetings while still ensuring transparency when there is disagreement.

provide a limited time extension for the conduct of performance management reviews.

This bill allows the Government Operations and Audit Committee to postpone its performance reviews of state agencies by up to 180 days if the Governor declares a state of emergency and the committee decides it cannot conduct adequate reviews on schedule. The change gives state government flexibility to delay these mandatory three-year performance audits during emergencies without abandoning the review process entirely.

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.

require the attorney general be licensed to practice law in the state.

South Dakota's Attorney General must now be licensed to practice law in the state, a new requirement added to existing law. This means the person serving as Attorney General needs to have an active law license in South Dakota, ensuring the state's top legal officer meets the same professional standards required of other lawyers in the state.

update a reference to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names standards manual.

SB 12 updates South Dakota's geographic naming standards to reference the current version of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names standards manual instead of an outdated version. This ensures that state officials follow the most up-to-date federal guidelines when officially naming geographic features like cities, landmarks, and natural formations in South Dakota.

revise the population requirement for appointment of coroners.

This bill lowers the population threshold that allows a county to appoint a coroner instead of electing one, from 75,000 residents down to 60,000 residents. Counties meeting this new lower population requirement can now adopt a resolution to appoint their coroner, subject to the same conditions that previously applied to larger counties.

correct errors in statutory cross-references in certain provisions regarding health care.

SB19 fixes outdated references in South Dakota health care laws that point to sections of state law that no longer exist or have been moved. These technical corrections ensure that health care-related statutes properly cross-reference the current locations of other laws they depend on, preventing confusion in how these regulations are applied.

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

SB 194 is the state budget bill that appropriates money to fund the ordinary operations of South Dakota's legislature, courts, executive branch agencies, and public schools, as well as interest payments on the state's debt. The bill makes adjustments to how the state budgets and spends these funds by modifying sections related to budget procedures and appropriations authority.

modify the duties of the Code Commission.

The Code Commission will now include executive orders with statewide, continuing effect in official code supplements and reprinted volumes, in addition to the materials it currently publishes. This change clarifies that the Commission should include certain ongoing executive orders alongside the state constitution, statutes, court rules, and case annotations that already appear in these official legal publications.

revise contracting procedure options for certain highway construction contracts.

This bill gives the South Dakota Department of Transportation three different methods to contract for highway construction projects on the trunk highway system: traditional design-bid-build, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contracts, and emergency procurement—instead of the previous requirement to always award contracts to the lowest competent bidder. The bill also allows the Transportation Commission to set rules about how bids are advertised, how contractors are qualified, and how bids are submitted and accepted.

enforce directives regarding contagious disease control.

SB3 removes the expiration date on South Dakota's contagious disease control and enforcement powers, allowing the state health department to maintain these authorities permanently instead of them ending on a set date. This means the Department of Health can continue enforcing disease control measures without needing the legislature to repeatedly renew the authorization.

transfer licensure of individuals who may alter, repair, construct, or install on-site wastewater systems to the Plumbing Commission.

SB51 transfers oversight of people who install, repair, or alter septic systems and other on-site wastewater systems from their current regulatory agency to the state Plumbing Commission. This consolidation puts all plumbing-related licensing and regulation under one commission rather than splitting responsibility between multiple agencies.

remove an outdated cross-reference to the risk pool.

SB 58 removes an outdated reference to the South Dakota risk pool fund from a law about a legislative priority pilot program contingency fund. The bill deletes the specific mention of where the one million dollars should be transferred from, since that risk pool fund no longer exists or is no longer relevant.

revise the allocation of fees collected by the obligation recovery center and to revise certain venue, jurisdiction, and collection efforts regarding the co-owners of titled motor vehicles, motorcycles, and boats.

# SB 59 Summary This bill changes how the Obligation Recovery Center (the state agency that collects debts) divides the fees it collects from people. It also updates the rules about where cases can be filed and how debts can be collected when multiple people own the same vehicle, motorcycle, or boat.

revise the membership of the Law Enforcement Officers Standards Commission.

South Dakota's Law Enforcement Officers Standards Commission is expanding from eleven to thirteen members, with the number of members appointed by the Attorney General increasing from eight to ten. The two additional positions will include one tribal law enforcement officer representative and one additional lay member, giving more diverse perspectives to the commission that sets standards for law enforcement training and certification.

revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2021.

SB 64 adjusts spending amounts in South Dakota's 2021 state budget across several agencies, including increasing federal funding for the Governor's Office of Economic Development from about $8.9 million to $17 million and boosting operating expenses for the Bureau of Finance and Management and Bureau of Information and Telecommunications. These changes reallocate state, federal, and other available funds to reflect updated spending needs for these government departments during fiscal year 2021.

modify provisions regarding the State-Tribal Relations Committee.

This bill changes how the State-Tribal Relations Committee is led and composed by requiring the committee to have co-chairs (one from the House and one from the Senate) instead of a single chairman and vice-chairman. It also modifies how committee members are appointed so that each party gets representation proportional to their numbers in each legislative chamber, with the minority party guaranteed at least one seat.

revise provisions providing for the appointment of county coroners.

This bill changes how county coroners are selected in South Dakota by allowing county commissioners to appoint a coroner instead of requiring voters to elect one. The bill removes coroners from the statewide election laws that currently apply to sheriffs, auditors, and other county officials, giving counties the flexibility to decide whether to elect or appoint their coroner based on population thresholds.

revise the renewal date and maximum renewal fee of certain licenses issued by the plumbing commission.

This bill changes when plumbers must renew their licenses with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission, moving from an unspecified schedule to a three-year renewal cycle ending December 31st each year. To transition existing plumbers to the new system, the bill staggeres their first renewal payments in 2021-2024 based on their last names, with those starting with A-J paying one-third of the renewal fee first, K-Q paying two-thirds, and R-Z paying the full amount. The bill also specifies that renewal applications must be submitted by January 31st following the December 31st expiration date.

revise the minimum cost of living adjustment and revise terminology of the South Dakota Retirement System.

# HB1032 Summary This bill increases the minimum cost of living adjustment for South Dakota Retirement System members and updates the official terminology used to describe the retirement system. The changes ensure retirees receive higher annual adjustments to help keep their pensions aligned with inflation.

authorize the increase of certain fees by the State Electrical Commission.

The State Electrical Commission can now charge higher fees for electrical licenses and exams. Specifically, the exam fee increases from $100 to $150 per test, and the application fee doubles from $50 to $100. These fee increases help fund the commission's operations while regulating electricians in South Dakota.

revise certain provisions regarding the South Dakota State Historical Society.

HB1078 updates the South Dakota State Historical Society's mission to specifically reference the "upper great plains" region and renames its museum facility to the "South Dakota State History Museum" for clarity. The bill also eliminates a section requiring periodic review and analysis of the Historical Society's operations. These changes modernize the Society's statutory language while removing an outdated reporting requirement.

revise the qualifications of Game, Fish and Parks commissioners.

This bill changes the qualifications for Game, Fish and Parks commissioners by requiring at least four commissioners to be farmers deriving at least two-thirds of their income from agriculture, and adds a new geographic requirement that three commissioners must live west of the Missouri River and five must live east of it. The bill also removes language about political party rotation in favor of a simpler rule that no more than four commissioners can belong to the same political party.

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.

make an appropriation for updating the educator certification system within the Department of Education and to declare an emergency.

HB 1280 appropriates state funding to the Department of Education to upgrade and modernize its educator certification system. The bill also declares the funding request an emergency measure, allowing the money to be released and spent immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget process.

To reauthorize the Mental Health Services Delivery Task Force for the limited purposes of monitoring the growth and development of current initiatives in the delivery of mental health services, reviewing and proposing adjustments to the levels of funding, and ensuring that the statutory and regulatory framework complements intended outcomes.

HCR 6008 extends the life of the Mental Health Services Delivery Task Force, a state committee that monitors how mental health services are being delivered and developed in South Dakota. The task force will now focus on tracking progress of current mental health initiatives, recommending changes to funding levels, and making sure state laws and regulations support the intended outcomes of these services.

revise certain provisions regarding operator's licenses, instruction permits, and restricted minor's permits.

SB105 allows teenagers with instruction permits that have been continuously valid for at least 100 days to skip the written knowledge test when upgrading to a regular or restricted minor's operator's license, as long as their permit is still valid or expired for no more than 30 days. This streamlines the licensing process for young drivers who have already demonstrated their knowledge on the initial instruction permit exam. The bill also clarifies other provisions related to instruction permits and restricted minor's permits for drivers ages 14-17.

revise the qualifications to serve as a trustee of a county road district.

This bill changes the qualifications for who can serve as a trustee on a county road district board. For larger districts with 100 or more eligible voters, trustees must now be residents of the district, while smaller districts with fewer than 100 eligible voters can elect either residents or landowners who own property within the district as trustees.

update certain citations to federal regulations regarding pipeline safety inspections.

South Dakota is updating its pipeline safety inspection rules to align with the most recent federal pipeline safety standards, changing the reference date from January 1, 2019 to January 1, 2021. This ensures that state pipeline inspectors follow the latest federal regulations for gas pipelines and related facilities. The change keeps South Dakota's pipeline safety program current with federal requirements so the state can maintain its certification to oversee pipeline safety.

revise the provisions regarding the South Dakota state employee health plan.

SB57 revises the definitions and rules governing South Dakota's state employee health plan by amending the civil service laws that cover state workers. The bill updates the definitions section that applies to state employee health insurance and related benefits, though the specific substantive changes to coverage, costs, or eligibility would depend on the complete text beyond what is shown in this excerpt.

create an exception to the dual compensation prohibition for state employees for military service.

SB 65 allows state employees to receive both their state salary and military pay at the same time, creating an exception to South Dakota's rule that normally prevents state employees from collecting two paychecks simultaneously. This change specifically applies to employees who are serving in the military, allowing them to maintain their state job benefits while receiving military compensation.

revise provisions regarding the sale of certain government owned vehicles by an auction agency.

This bill allows auction agencies to sell government-owned vehicles to the general public, but requires that these government vehicle sales be kept completely separate from regular dealer auctions—held on different days and in different physical locations with clear markings. Auction agencies must also provide the state department with a site plan showing how they're separating the two types of sales.

revise various provisions related to banks and trusts.

This bill updates South Dakota's banking and trust company regulations to clarify how out-of-state banks and trust companies can operate as fiduciaries in the state. The changes update the legal process for serving notices and lawsuits against these companies by directing them to the Secretary of State, and they adjust the definitions and scope of banking rules to align with federal banking standards and the specific services covered.

modify the composition of the Retirement Laws Committee.

South Dakota's Retirement Laws Committee will now have its members appointed based on each party's proportional strength in the legislature, rather than simply limiting one party to no more than three seats. This ensures minority party representation while reflecting the actual party balance in both the House and Senate.

provide flexibility for certain municipal budget provisions.

South Dakota cities can now delay their annual budget deadline until their first regular governing board meeting in November, instead of the current earlier deadline. If a city chooses this later deadline, it must pass an ordinance setting new deadlines for budget hearings and public notices, and the city finance officer must still certify tax levies to the county by October 1st.

provide rule-making authority for establishing an appraiser experience training and setting fees.

This bill gives the Department of Labor and Regulation authority to create rules about appraiser training requirements and set fees for appraiser licensing and certification. The department can now establish rules covering experience training for appraisers and the costs associated with certification, licensing, and other appraiser-related fees.

modify certain publishing requirements in official newspapers.

HB 1050 requires that legal notices published in newspapers must also appear on a statewide public notice website maintained by the South Dakota Newspaper Association, or alternatively, newspapers must post notices on their own websites in a free and accessible manner. The bill also clarifies that publication affidavits must plainly state the fees charged and requires the Bureau of Administration to annually review and adjust maximum legal publication fees based on economic conditions in the newspaper industry.

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 improvement of the radio system in South Dakota and to declare an emergency.

HB 1265 appropriates state funding to improve South Dakota's radio system for emergency communications and other state uses. The bill makes significant changes to the laws governing radio system management and operations, declaring this funding need an emergency so the money can be spent immediately rather than waiting for the next budget cycle.

make an appropriation for the purchase of metrology lab equipment and to declare an emergency.

HB 1275 appropriates state money to purchase equipment for a metrology laboratory (a facility that tests and calibrates measurement instruments). The bill declares an emergency to make this funding effective immediately rather than waiting for the standard budget process.

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.

Proposing and submitting to the voters at the 2022 primary election a new section to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation and administration of a trust fund using the net receipts from unclaimed property.

# HJR 5004 Summary This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment for South Dakota voters to approve at the 2022 primary election that would create a trust fund using money from unclaimed property held by the state. The amendment would establish how this fund is created and managed under the state constitution.

revise provisions regarding highways and bridges.

This bill updates South Dakota's highway and bridge laws to clarify the Department of Transportation's authority over state and county highway systems. The changes require that any vacation, change, or location of state trunk highways or county highways must be approved by the Department of Transportation through a formal order, and they streamline language in existing statutes regarding how short highways (one mile or less) can be petitioned for and located. The bill also expands the Department's ability to exchange land with property owners when acquiring right-of-way for transportation projects.

establish requirements for filling the vacancies of certain constitutional offices.

SB 112 reorganizes how South Dakota fills vacancies in constitutional offices by renumbering the existing appointment procedures. The bill clarifies that the Governor appoints constitutional officers like the Attorney General and Secretary of State (with Senate approval), while county commissioners handle county office vacancies and special district boards fill their own vacancies—keeping the same rules but with updated section numbers for clearer legal reference.

require reporting on aircraft usage for state purposes.

State agencies that operate or lease aircraft must now keep detailed flight logs recording the purpose, passengers, cost, funding source, and flight route for each trip. The Department of Transportation will collect these logs from all state agencies and submit a quarterly report to the legislative appropriations committee within 30 days of each quarter's end. This creates new transparency requirements so lawmakers can track how state aircraft are being used and what they cost.

revise certain provisions regarding revenues generated by and donations to the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery, and to declare an emergency.

SB 180 removes an existing law (§7-8-16) that governed how money and donations to the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery were handled. The bill treats this change as urgent enough to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the normal start date.

authorize the Department of Human Services to dismantle and demolish Dakota Hall and the root cellar and to restore grounds on the South Dakota Developmental Center campus, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

SB 36 allows the Department of Human Services to tear down Dakota Hall and a root cellar building on the South Dakota Developmental Center campus and restore the grounds. The bill provides state funding for this demolition and restoration work and declares it an emergency matter requiring immediate action.

correct technical errors in statutory cross-references related to the Department of Social Services.

SB6 fixes outdated cross-references in South Dakota's laws related to the Department of Social Services, ensuring that legal citations point to the correct current statutes instead of repealed or reorganized sections. These are technical corrections that don't change what the Department of Social Services does—they just make sure the law's internal references are accurate.

correct a cross-reference relating to sheriff's compensation.

SB 67 fixes a cross-reference error in the law about sheriff compensation by clarifying that rules about sheriff salaries don't affect their mileage reimbursement or fees for feeding prisoners. The bill also updates outdated language to say that counties "may" (instead of "is authorized to") deduct a reasonable amount from a sheriff's salary if the county provides housing and utilities.

correct an error in a statutory cross-reference within the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.

SB 75 fixes outdated legal references in South Dakota's limited liability company laws by updating cross-references and removing old provisions that are no longer used. The bill makes technical corrections throughout multiple sections of state law governing how LLCs operate and are taxed, ensuring the rules point to the correct current laws instead of repealed or outdated sections.

revise certain provisions regarding credit for reinsurance.

This bill creates new rules allowing South Dakota insurance companies to get financial credit when they buy reinsurance (insurance that protects insurers) from companies in certain approved foreign countries and U.S. states. An insurer can claim this credit if the reinsurer is based in a country with a trade agreement with the U.S., a U.S. state meeting certain financial standards, or another jurisdiction approved by the state insurance director.

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.

provide for permanent daylight savings time when permissible under federal law.

South Dakota would switch to permanent daylight saving time year-round, eliminating the twice-yearly time changes, but only if federal law allows it. This amendment to state law removes the current requirement to return to standard time during winter months.

revise various provisions related to bank trust departments and trust companies.

SB 9 expands the powers of South Dakota banks that operate trust departments by clarifying and broadening the specific roles they can take on—such as acting as agents, custodians, registrars, trustees, and fiduciaries for individuals, corporations, and public entities. The bill updates existing law to ensure banks have explicit authority to handle property management, securities transfers, and other trust-related services that were previously unclear or limited.

Proposing to disapprove Executive Order 2021-03 as set forth on pages 52 to 64, inclusive, of the Senate Journal.

This resolution asks the South Dakota Senate to disapprove Executive Order 2021-03 issued by the Governor, effectively rejecting the executive action. If approved, the resolution would overturn the order and prevent it from remaining in effect as state policy.

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.