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revise the manner of citing the Administrative Rules of South Dakota.

HB1005 changes how South Dakota's administrative rules are officially cited and referenced in legal documents. The bill updates the citation format rules in the Administrative Rules chapter and removes outdated citation provisions, streamlining the system for how agencies and the public refer to administrative regulations.

appropriate moneys to reconstruct Custer West Dam.

South Dakota appropriates $3 million from the state general fund to the City of Custer to pay for reconstructing Custer West Dam. Any money not spent or committed by June 30, 2027, will be returned to the state.

Celebrating Bea Schelske and Alice Hager, the Parkston Pals, and their contributions to the community.

HC8017 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Bea Schelske and Alice Hager, known as the Parkston Pals, for their community contributions. This resolution does not change any state law—it simply celebrates these individuals' service to their community.

make an appropriation for grants to support airport terminal infrastructure projects and terminal improvement and expansion.

South Dakota will spend $90 million over five years to help public airports improve and expand their terminals and related infrastructure, with the Aeronautics Commission distributing $18 million each year from 2025 through 2029. Any money not spent or committed by June 30, 2034, will be returned to the state's general fund. This creates a new grant program but doesn't change existing laws—it simply funds airport improvements that meet growing capacity needs.

establish maximum fees for legal publications and to remove related rule-making authority from the Bureau of Administration.

SB152 sets maximum fees that the state can charge for legal publications and removes the Bureau of Administration's authority to set these fees through rules. This takes fee-setting power away from an agency and locks in specific fee limits in state law instead.

create the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission.

SB165 creates a new South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission to promote trade and economic relationships between South Dakota and Ireland. The bill amends state law to establish this commission as an official state body, though the provided text does not include the specific details about the commission's structure, powers, or membership requirements.

modify the residency requirements for voter registration and declare an emergency.

SB17 changes South Dakota's voter registration rules by modifying residency requirements for who can register to vote. The bill repeals several existing voter eligibility provisions and updates the registration process, though the exact new requirements are not detailed in the available text. The bill declares these changes an emergency matter.

remove multiple vehicle ownership as a condition for purchasing an additional park entry license at a reduced price.

SB 55 removes the requirement that people own multiple vehicles in order to buy additional state park entry licenses at a discounted rate. The bill simplifies the rules around park pass purchases by repealing several outdated provisions and updating related sections of state law.

create uniform procedures for consideration of criminal histories and convictions in professional or occupational licensure.

This bill creates uniform statewide rules for how licensing boards must consider criminal histories when deciding whether to grant professional or occupational licenses. It repeals several outdated sections of state law and replaces them with new procedures that standardize how convictions are evaluated across different professions and licensing agencies. The goal is to make the process more consistent and transparent for people with criminal records seeking licensure in South Dakota.

Honoring and remembering the life of Brandon Valley Middle School student Spencer Roger Thorsland.

This resolution honors the memory of Spencer Roger Thorsland, a Brandon Valley Middle School student who has passed away. The bill does not change any state law, but instead serves as a formal legislative tribute to remember his life.

Honoring Sophie Spier of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Girls State Governor, and Gavin Pischke of Hartford, South Dakota Boys State Governor, and commending the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their sponsorship and coordination of the Girls State and Boys State programs.

This is a ceremonial resolution honoring Sophie Spier as the 2024 South Dakota Girls State Governor and Gavin Pischke as the 2024 South Dakota Boys State Governor. The resolution also commends the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for running and supporting these youth leadership programs. No changes to state law are made—this is purely an expression of appreciation from the legislature.

In support of investigating and opening an official inquiry into the Medals of Honor given to the United States soldiers who participated in the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890.

SR701 calls for an official investigation into whether the Medal of Honor medals given to U.S. soldiers who fought in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre should be reviewed or revoked based on the historical circumstances of that event. The resolution does not change state law directly but instead expresses the South Dakota Senate's support for pursuing this inquiry into federal military awards related to this historical tragedy.

provide that a temporary restraining order may extend beyond thirty days in certain circumstances involving stalking.

# HB 1096 Summary Temporary restraining orders in stalking cases can now last longer than the standard 30 days if certain circumstances apply. This gives courts more flexibility to protect stalking victims by extending the initial court order beyond the previous time limit.

make an appropriation of State Fiscal Recovery Fund moneys for eligible water quality projects.

HB1235 appropriates $130.6 million in federal pandemic relief funds to the Board of Water and Natural Resources to distribute as grants for water quality improvement projects that reduce pollution runoff. The grants must be used only for projects that meet federal requirements under the Clean Water Act, and any unspent money will be returned to the federal government.

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.

SB69 makes significant changes to South Dakota's retirement system rules, including modifications to how retirement contributions and benefits are calculated and eliminating outdated provisions from state law. The bill repeals several older retirement-related sections while updating key rules in the main retirement system statute to reflect current practices. Without access to the specific technical details of the amendments, the changes appear to modernize and streamline the state's retirement system regulations.

Honoring the 2022-2023 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jennifer Lowery, Tea School Superintendent; Darren Ellwein, Harrisburg Middle School Principal; Kathy Holter, Platte-Geddes School Business Official; Dr. Samantha Walder, Tea Elementary School Principal; Pete Wilson, Meade Secondary School Principal; Brady Sumners, Spearfish Assistant Middle School Principal; Ann Pettit, Douglas Curriculum Leader; and Mischelle Slaba, Wagner Director of Special Education.

This bill honors eight South Dakota school administrators for their outstanding service during the 2022-2023 school year, including superintendents, principals, and special education directors from schools across the state. It is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes their contributions to education but does not change any existing state laws or policies.

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.

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.

revise the membership of the South Dakota Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission.

HB1011 reorganizes the membership of the South Dakota Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission by changing who serves on the committee and how many members it has. The bill removes several outdated sections of law related to the commission's structure while updating the requirements for who can be appointed to serve on it.

require a study of radio communication services in the Piedmont Valley region and make an appropriation to perform the study and purchase digital vehicular repeater systems.

The state Department of Public Safety will study radio communication problems in the Piedmont Valley region and report back to the Legislature by June 2025 with recommendations for improving coverage. The bill appropriates $100,000 for this study and $250,000 to reimburse local law enforcement and fire departments in that area for purchasing new digital radio equipment.

prohibit the intentional disarming of a law enforcement officer and to provide a penalty therefor.

HB 1046 makes it illegal to intentionally take a weapon away from a law enforcement officer and establishes criminal penalties for doing so. The bill updates and consolidates South Dakota's existing laws on disarming police officers by amending the definitions and penalties while repealing older, related statutes.

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.

Applying for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States, to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

South Dakota is applying to Congress to call a national constitutional convention focused on three goals: requiring the federal government to balance its budget, limiting federal power and authority, and imposing term limits on members of Congress and other federal officials. This is a formal request under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, which allows states to petition for a convention to propose constitutional amendments. The bill adds South Dakota's voice to other states making similar applications for this type of convention.