HB 1196 designates the traditional flute as South Dakota's official indigenous musical instrument. This symbolic change recognizes Native American cultural heritage by establishing this instrument as a state symbol, similar to how states adopt official flowers or birds.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 656
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 594
Signed by the President S.J. 457
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 536
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0. H.J. 506
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 0. S.J. 399
State Affairs Certified uncontested, placed on consent
State Affairs Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0.
State Affairs Motion to amend
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 224
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 62, NAYS 6. H.J. 240
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 156
First Reading House H.J. 139
Tamara St. John
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
State Affairs — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass
State Affairs — Do Pass