This bill clarifies the language in South Dakota's condemnation law (used when the government takes private property) to specify that a plaintiff's settlement offer must be filed with "the court having jurisdiction over the action" rather than using an unclear reference. The change makes the rule clearer but does not alter when property owners can recover attorney fees and expert witness costs if they win a judgment at least 20 percent higher than the government's offer.
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3. S.J. 28
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 234
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 3. H.J. 262
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 196
Erin Tobin
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Marty Overweg
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Commerce and Energy — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass
State Affairs — Do Pass