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increase the funding for construction of an addition to the Kinsman Building in Pierre, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

HB1006 increases state funding to build an addition onto the Kinsman Building in Pierre, South Dakota's state capital. The bill declares an emergency, which allows the funds to be appropriated and used immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget process.

prohibit the use of state resources in hosting lewd or lascivious content.

This bill prohibits South Dakota public schools, universities, technical colleges, and state agencies from using public money or state facilities to host, promote, or fund "lewd or lascivious content," which the bill defines to include drag performances where someone's gender identity differs from their biological sex, as well as other sexually explicit material. The bill creates a new legal restriction on how state institutions can spend money and use their property, with violations potentially subject to state obscenity laws.

prohibit the dissemination of obscene material to minors in a public school or public library.

Public schools and libraries in South Dakota must adopt policies by January 1, 2024 that prevent minors from accessing obscene material and establish a process for reporting and reviewing potentially obscene books or materials. Schools and libraries must provide a way for the public to report material they believe is obscene, and if the material is determined to be obscene, they must take reasonable steps to keep it away from minors. If a school or library fails to adopt such a policy or follow it, the state can withhold public funding until they comply.

Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring an intervening general election occur before an initiated constitutional amendment that is substantially similar to an initiated amendment that was previously voted on and rejected may be submitted to a vote of the electors.

This proposed constitutional amendment would require that at least one general election occur between rejections of similar voter-initiated constitutional amendments. Currently, groups can resubmit essentially the same constitutional amendment proposal to voters in the next election cycle even if voters just rejected it; this change would force them to wait longer. South Dakota voters would decide whether to approve this amendment at the next general election.

establish provisions related to the review and selection of instructional materials in school districts.

School districts must adopt policies by January 1, 2024 that set up a process for reviewing instructional materials (textbooks and other learning resources) before schools purchase or use them, including materials received through grants. These policies must allow parents to provide input on what materials are selected for school classrooms and libraries. The bill defines "harmful to minors" material as content involving nudity or sexual material that appeals to prurient interests, is offensive by community standards, and lacks serious educational or artistic value.

expand provisions regarding the protection of minors from certain exhibitions.

HB1125 expands South Dakota's obscenity laws to include "drag performances" as material that can be deemed harmful to minors, defining drag performance as singing, dancing, or other entertainment where a performer exhibits a gender identity different from their biological sex through clothing, makeup, or similar means in a lewd and lascivious manner. The bill adds drag performances to the existing legal standard used to determine what material is off-limits to children, meaning performances meeting that definition could now be restricted from minors under state law.

require schools to provide instruction on South Dakota's tribal history, culture, and government.

South Dakota schools must now teach students about tribal history, culture, and government using course materials developed by the state Department of Education. Schools can adapt these materials to fit their region or blend them into existing classes, and are encouraged to work with nearby tribes to improve the instruction and create cultural exchange programs between classrooms and communities.

Commending the South Dakota Air National Guard's 114th Fighter Wing for being awarded the Distinguished Flying Unit Plaque, the William W. Spruance Safety Award, the Winston P. Wilson Trophy, and the Major General John J. Pesch Flight Safety Trophy in training year 2022.

HC8005 is a ceremonial resolution that commends the South Dakota Air National Guard's 114th Fighter Wing for earning four major military awards in 2022: the Distinguished Flying Unit Plaque, the William W. Spruance Safety Award, the Winston P. Wilson Trophy, and the Major General John J. Pesch Flight Safety Trophy. This bill does not change any state law—it simply recognizes and honors the achievements of this military unit.