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establish provisions for the operation of automated motor vehicles.

This bill creates new definitions in South Dakota law for automated (self-driving) vehicles, including terms like "automated driving system," "dynamic driving task," and "fully autonomous vehicle." These definitions establish a legal framework for how self-driving cars are classified and regulated in the state, particularly distinguishing between vehicles that require human drivers and those designed to operate completely without one.

repeal the sunset date for provisions related to the licensure of behavior analysts.

# HB1010 Summary South Dakota's licensing rules for behavior analysts were set to expire on a specific date, but this bill removes that expiration date so the licensing requirements can stay in place permanently. This means behavior analysts will continue to need state licensure without worrying about the rules disappearing.

establish scholarships for individuals pursuing careers in the behavioral health field, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

# HB 1044 Summary South Dakota will create scholarships to help people pursue careers in behavioral health fields like counseling, psychology, and mental health services. The state will provide funding for these scholarships to address the shortage of behavioral health professionals in the state. The bill declares the scholarships an emergency measure, allowing them to take effect immediately.

Honoring the 2022-2023 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team for its outstanding accomplishments.

This is a resolution honoring the Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2022-2023 season. It does not change any state law—it is a ceremonial measure passed by the South Dakota Senate to recognize and celebrate the team's achievements.

require verification of landowner permission prior to certain pipeline permitting actions.

Before a pipeline company can ask the Public Utilities Commission for a permit to build a pipeline, it must now get written permission from at least 90 percent of landowners whose property would be affected by the pipeline easement. The commission cannot hold a hearing on the pipeline permit application until the company proves it has this landowner consent, and the company still cannot use eminent domain to take land until it receives final approval from the commission.

Affirming the importance of the constitutionally required legislative oath of office.

This resolution affirms South Dakota's commitment to the constitutional requirement that legislators take an oath of office. The resolution does not change existing law but instead expresses the House's support for upholding this foundational constitutional duty.

provide liability for the publishing or distributing of material harmful to minors on the internet and the wrongful retention of individually identifiable information.

SB 192 creates new liability rules for internet companies and websites that publish or distribute material harmful to minors without using age verification methods to block access. The bill also holds these commercial entities responsible for wrongfully keeping minors' personal information. This adds new legal consequences in South Dakota for online platforms that fail to prevent minors from accessing adult content or that improperly retain children's data.

make an appropriation for the construction of a maintenance shop for the Wildland Fire Suppression Division in Rapid City and to declare an emergency.

HB1023 appropriates state funding to build a new maintenance shop for the Wildland Fire Suppression Division in Rapid City. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the funds to be released and used immediately rather than following the normal budget process. This spending increases state support for wildfire suppression infrastructure in western South Dakota.

subject lithium to severance tax.

South Dakota currently taxes the extraction of energy minerals like coal and oil through a severance tax, but lithium and pegmatite are not included in that tax. This bill adds lithium and pegmatite to the list of energy minerals subject to severance tax, meaning companies that mine these minerals in South Dakota will have to pay the state a tax based on the value of what they extract.

revise certain provisions regarding money transmission.

SB43 updates South Dakota's money transmission licensing rules by revising how the state defines key terms used to regulate companies that transmit money and issue payment instruments. The bill clarifies definitions for important roles like "executive officers" and "key individuals" who oversee these businesses, and defines what counts as an "electronic instrument" (like prepaid cards with computer chips). These changes help the Division of Banking better identify and regulate the people and companies involved in money transmission services.

authorize sports wagering in certain licensed alcoholic beverage retailer establishments.

SB209 allows licensed bars and restaurants that sell alcohol to offer sports wagering to customers, expanding gambling opportunities beyond the current casinos in Deadwood. The bill adds sports betting to South Dakota's existing gaming law and lets customers place bets either in person or through prepaid accounts at these licensed establishments. This creates a new revenue stream for certain alcohol retailers while bringing sports wagering under state regulation and commission oversight.

Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize and form an interim legislative committee on nuclear power in South Dakota.

This resolution asks the Legislature's Executive Board to create a temporary committee to study nuclear power as a potential energy option for South Dakota. The committee would examine the feasibility and implications of nuclear energy development in the state during the interim period between legislative sessions.