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revise provisions regarding money transmission.

SB 58 revises South Dakota's money transmission rules by updating definitions and licensing requirements for businesses that transfer money on behalf of customers. The bill repeals several outdated provisions and significantly expands the regulations governing how money transmitters must operate, creating clearer rules for financial services companies operating in the state.

provide for the downgrade of commercial driver licenses and commercial learners permits upon notice of certain drug and alcohol violations.

SB 59 allows South Dakota to downgrade commercial driver licenses and commercial learner's permits when drivers are convicted of certain drug and alcohol violations, rather than suspending or revoking them outright. The bill repeals several outdated provisions and updates the rules governing when and how these downgrades can occur.

amend certain provisions pertaining to the South Dakota Retirement System to comply with federal law.

SB 68 updates South Dakota's Retirement System rules to align with federal requirements, modifying how the system operates and eliminating four outdated or conflicting provisions. The bill adjusts retirement system definitions and procedures while removing old statutes that no longer fit current federal standards for retirement plans.

Providing legislative approval for a future use water permit application by the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System.

The Lewis and Clark Regional Water System receives legislative approval to apply for a future use water permit, allowing the system to secure water rights for projected needs. The bill reorganizes and updates the legal framework governing water permits by amending existing permit laws and removing outdated provisions, streamlining the approval process for this regional water project.

Recognizing the Mitchell Friends of NRA as the largest Friends of NRA chapter in the state and celebrating the chapter's significant support of gun safety classes, hunter education courses, and youth shooting sports.

This is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes the Mitchell Friends of NRA chapter as South Dakota's largest chapter and honors its work supporting gun safety classes, hunter education courses, and youth shooting sports programs. The resolution does not change any state laws or policies—it simply celebrates the organization's contributions to the community.

provide for the sale of certain real estate located in Hughes County and to provide for the deposit of the proceeds into a continuously appropriated fund.

SB 67 authorizes the state to sell certain real estate property located in Hughes County and deposit the money received from that sale into a special fund that continues to receive appropriations automatically. The bill also repeals several outdated statutory provisions related to real estate and fund management.

provide an appropriation to construct a community center in the community of Lead.

HB 1103 directs state funding to build a new community center in the town of Lead. The bill appropriates money from the state budget specifically for this construction project.

appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.

HB1259 appropriates state funding for the routine costs of running South Dakota's legislature, courts, executive branch agencies, state institutions, and public schools, as well as payments on the state's debt. This is the state's general operating budget bill that provides the money needed to keep basic government functions running during the fiscal year. The bill doesn't change existing law—it simply allocates funds to cover these established expenses.

revise provisions related to death by distribution of a Schedule I or II substance.

SB6 revises South Dakota's laws on drug-related deaths by amending how the state prosecutes cases where someone dies from using heroin, cocaine, or other Schedule I or II controlled substances that another person distributed. The bill repeals several outdated provisions and reorganizes the relevant statutes to clarify the legal standards and penalties for this serious crime.

update references to certain regulations regarding medical qualifications for certain commercial drivers.

SB60 updates South Dakota's rules for commercial driver medical qualifications by changing references to federal regulations and removing outdated state provisions on this topic. The bill repeals four sections of state law related to driver medical standards while updating two other sections to align with current federal requirements. This ensures that South Dakota's commercial driver licensing rules match the current federal medical qualification standards.

improve education and to provide for the workforce of South Dakota.

make an appropriation to improve visitation to and awareness of the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

South Dakota is allocating $1.3 million to improve the South Hall of Fame through the Department of Education, with $800,000 going toward new and improved exhibits and $500,000 funding free online classes about Hall of Fame inductees. The money will only be awarded once the recipient demonstrates it has raised at least $1 million in matching funds from other sources.

revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers.

SB 151 revises South Dakota's rules for licensing athletic trainers by amending the existing athletic trainer licensure law. The bill makes significant changes to these licensing requirements, though the specific details of what those changes entail are not shown in the provided excerpt.

appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.

HB1205 is South Dakota's main state budget bill that appropriates money for the ordinary operating costs of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of state government, as well as state institutions, schools, and public debt interest for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The bill allocates funding from the state treasury to various departments and agencies, including the Governor's Office, the Office of Economic Development, and the Housing Development Authority, with specific amounts designated for personnel, operating expenses, and federal grant funds. This is a comprehensive appropriations measure rather than a change to existing law—it funds the day-to-day operations of state government for the upcoming fiscal year.

improve the workforce of South Dakota.

require that a notification of medical cannabis certification be provided to a patient's primary or referring practitioner.

South Dakota's medical cannabis program now requires doctors to be notified when their patients receive a cannabis certification, ensuring their primary or referring physician stays informed about this treatment. The bill makes updates to the cannabis certification process and removes some outdated provisions from state law related to an earlier cannabis program framework. This change helps coordinate patient care between cannabis providers and a patient's regular medical team.

expand the scope of a physician wellness program and to declare an emergency.

This bill expands South Dakota's physician wellness program to include medical students at the University of South Dakota's school of medicine, allowing them to access counseling and support services for career fatigue and wellness issues. The change clarifies that the wellness program serves physicians, physician assistants, and medical students, but still excludes programs designed to monitor for drug or alcohol impairment. The bill declares an emergency so these changes take effect immediately upon the governor's approval.