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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.

update references to certain federal motor carrier regulations.

This bill updates South Dakota's adoption of federal motor carrier safety regulations to reflect the most current versions as of January 1, 2023, instead of the 2022 versions previously referenced. The change ensures that state law incorporates the latest federal rules governing commercial vehicle operations, hazardous materials transport, and driver qualifications.

modify the amounts required for proof of financial responsibility for the future for motor vehicles.

South Dakota drivers must carry proof of financial responsibility (insurance) to cover accidents they cause, and this bill increases those required coverage amounts. The bill raises the minimum liability coverage from $25,000 to $75,000 per person for bodily injury or death, and from $25,000 to $75,000 for property damage in any single accident. These new higher amounts will apply to all motor vehicles subject to state registration.

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.

revise provisions regarding the operation of golf carts on a state or county highway.

SB135 restricts golf cart use on state and county highways to crossing at intersections or driving on shoulders, and adds new safety requirements including proof of insurance, a valid driver's license, and either a slow-moving vehicle emblem or warning light. The bill also requires golf carts to have working front and rear lamps when operated on public highways.

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.

Recognizing and honoring the twenty-fifth anniversary of the First Peoples Fund.

This bill amends multiple sections of South Dakota's tax code to recognize and honor the twenty-fifth anniversary of the First Peoples Fund, a Native American cultural organization. The changes appear to make technical adjustments to tax-related statutes, though the specific nature of how these amendments support or honor the anniversary is not detailed in the provided excerpt.

Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to Article III of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, to limit terms of service for legislators to eight years.

This constitutional amendment would limit South Dakota state legislators to serving a maximum of eight years in the Senate or House. If approved by voters in the next general election, the amendment would add this term limit requirement to the state constitution, preventing legislators from serving more than two consecutive four-year terms (or equivalent combinations in either chamber).

revise driver's license suspensions for restricted permit holders over the age of sixteen.

SB 61 changes the age threshold for driver's license suspensions on restricted permits from eighteen to sixteen years old, meaning teens with restricted permits can now face license suspensions starting at age sixteen instead of having to wait until they turn eighteen. The bill also extends suspension lengths for serious violations—felonies and Class 1 misdemeanors now result in suspensions lasting until the driver's sixteenth birthday (whichever is longer) rather than their eighteenth birthday, creating longer penalties for younger permit holders.

increase civil penalties for commercial driver's license holders and motor carriers.

HB 1036 increases the civil penalties that commercial driver's license holders and motor carriers must pay when they violate out-of-service orders in South Dakota. Specifically, the bill raises penalties for drivers convicted of violating out-of-service orders from $2,500 to $3,471 for a first violation and from $5,000 to $6,943 for subsequent violations, and it increases penalties against employers from $10,000 to $17,995.

revise certain provisions regarding the operation of a golf cart on a state or county highway.

This bill expands where golf carts can be driven by allowing them on state and county highways with posted speed limits of 25 miles per hour or less, instead of only allowing them to cross highways at right angles. Golf cart operators must still follow all other motor vehicle laws that apply in South Dakota. Operating a golf cart illegally under these rules remains a Class 2 misdemeanor.

clarify information related to students that is not subject to survey, analysis, or evaluation without consent.

SB 151 clarifies what student information schools cannot collect, analyze, or evaluate without getting permission from parents or students first. The bill updates state law to better protect student privacy by being more specific about which types of personal information require consent before schools can use them in surveys or assessments.

provide a penalty schedule for failure to maintain financial responsibility on a motor vehicle.

South Dakota drivers and vehicle owners must carry proof of financial responsibility (insurance, a bond, a deposit, or self-insurance), and this bill establishes a penalty schedule for not doing so: the first violation is a Class 2 misdemeanor, the second is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and the third or later violation is a Class 6 felony. The bill also makes minor technical corrections to the law, such as clarifying language about self-insurance agreements.

modify provisions related to the suspension of probationary permits issued to minors.

SB 66 removes the suspension penalty for a minor's first moving traffic violation committed while holding a probationary driving permit. Previously, minors faced a 30-day suspension for a first Class 2 misdemeanor traffic conviction; under this change, no suspension applies to that first violation, though suspensions still kick in for subsequent violations and for more serious offenses like felonies or Class 1 misdemeanors.

amend a provision allowing municipalities to jointly license and regulate intercity services.

This bill clarifies that neighboring municipalities can work together to regulate bus and taxi services that operate between their cities, rather than each city acting alone. The change allows municipalities to jointly set rates and charges for intercity transportation services through coordinated official action, instead of having each city independently regulate the same routes.

establish a for-cause requirement for inspections of motor carriers on possible vehicle weight and load violations.

This bill limits when state enforcement officers can inspect motor carriers for weight and load violations—they now need "reason to believe" a vehicle is unlawfully weighted before stopping it, rather than being able to stop any vehicle for inspection. The change narrows the scope of routine inspections to focus on vehicles where officers have specific grounds for suspicion. Officers can still examine registration, licenses, and permits during any lawful stop.

create an off-road vehicle decal for non-residents visiting the state.

South Dakota will create a new decal that allows non-residents to temporarily use off-road vehicles on the state's public highways without full vehicle registration. Currently, the state prohibits any temporary permits for off-road vehicles on public roads, so this bill removes that restriction and establishes a decal system for visiting vehicle owners. The specific fee and duration details for the decal are not fully shown in the provided text excerpt.