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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 fraudulent solicitation of charitable contributions a deceptive act or practice.

HB 1116 makes fraudulent solicitation of charitable contributions illegal by classifying it as a deceptive act or practice under South Dakota consumer protection law. This means people or organizations that deceive donors about how charitable donations will be used, who is receiving them, or other material facts can face legal action and penalties. The change strengthens enforcement against charity scams by treating them the same way the state treats other consumer fraud.

reimburse school districts for costs incurred in providing reduced price meals to students.

This bill allows school districts to provide reduced-price meals to students whose family income falls below 209% of the federal poverty line, even if they don't qualify for federal reduced-price meal programs. The state will reimburse school districts for the cost of providing these meals to eligible students. The bill also clarifies that students who qualify for free meals through federal programs cannot be charged, and students eligible for reduced-price meals can only be charged amounts allowed under federal rules.

provide for the employment of veterans' service officers by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

SB 105 allows the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs to hire dedicated veterans' service officers to help veterans access benefits and services. This change modifies the existing law governing the department's staffing to enable it to add these specialized positions for veteran support.

make an appropriation for a grant to the Douglas school district for the construction costs of a new school.

SB204 provides state funding as a grant to the Douglas school district to help pay for constructing a new school building. The bill amends state appropriations law to allocate these construction funds to the district.

require that an application for a medical marijuana registry identification card include a notice of federal law regarding firearms and the unlawful use of a controlled substance.

HB1024 requires that people applying for a medical marijuana registry identification card in South Dakota must receive a written notice informing them about federal laws prohibiting firearm possession by marijuana users and the federal penalties for controlled substance use. The bill also removes outdated provisions from state law related to an earlier medical marijuana program. This ensures applicants are aware of the federal restrictions they may face despite South Dakota's medical marijuana authorization.

make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to provide grant funding for the operation of the bioproducts facility in Brookings.

SB 150 provides state funding to the Board of Regents to help operate a bioproducts facility in Brookings. The bill amends the appropriations law to allocate money specifically for this facility's operations. This grants the university system the financial support needed to run the bioproducts research and production facility.

modify substances listed on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.

HB1027 modifies South Dakota's controlled substances schedule by adding or removing certain drugs from the list of illegal substances and repeals several outdated provisions in state law related to drug regulation. The bill declares an emergency, meaning its changes take effect immediately rather than on the standard July 1st date. The specific substances being added or removed are not detailed in the provided excerpts, so the exact impact on what drugs are legal or illegal cannot be determined from this information alone.

provide a grant to qualifying teachers to incentivize recruitment and retention and to make an appropriation therefor.

South Dakota is creating a new teacher incentive grant program to help recruit and retain early-career teachers who have just completed their teacher certification and are entering the profession for the first time. The Department of Education will award grants to qualified new teachers based on their academic qualifications and available funding, though people who previously received a critical teaching needs scholarship are not eligible. The bill also appropriates money to fund these grants.

make an appropriation for the teacher apprenticeship pathway program.

South Dakota is allocating $800,000 to the Department of Education to continue running the teacher apprenticeship pathway program, which helps individuals train to become teachers through an apprenticeship model. Any money that isn't spent or committed by June 30, 2027, will be returned to the general fund according to state procedures.

create the building opportunity through out-of-school time program and to make an appropriation therefor.

South Dakota creates a new "Building Opportunity Through Out-of-School Time" program that provides grants to nonprofits and youth organizations running after-school, before-school, and summer programs for kids. The program, managed by the Department of Education, will fund structured activities with mentors designed to improve students' social and emotional skills, prevent risky behaviors, and explore career opportunities. The bill sets standards for which organizations can participate and appropriates state funding for the program.

extend to veterinarians provisions governing drugs, medicines, and various biological products that are prepared for animal use.

HB1032 extends South Dakota's regulations for animal drugs and medicines to apply to veterinarians, bringing them under the same rules that already govern other entities handling these products for animal use. The bill repeals four outdated sections of law while updating two others to reflect this new requirement. This clarifies that veterinarians must follow state standards when preparing and distributing drugs and biological products for animals.

amend requirements for cosmetology apprenticeships.

HB1054 streamlines South Dakota's cosmetology apprenticeship requirements by modifying the rules for how apprentices train and gain work experience in the field. The bill removes some outdated apprenticeship provisions while updating the standards that apprentices must meet to become licensed cosmetologists.

provide for the creation and use of South Dakota educational empowerment accounts.

South Dakota educational empowerment accounts allow parents to request state funding for their school-age children on the condition that the students don't enroll in traditional public school districts or use homeschool notifications during that school year. The money in these accounts can only be used for approved educational purposes, and any remaining funds revert to the state treasury when the student graduates from high school. This creates a new way for families to access education funding outside the traditional public school system.

Celebrating and honoring Tabor's Czech Days annual festivities on the occasion of its seventy-fifth anniversary.

This resolution celebrates and honors the 75th anniversary of Tabor's Czech Days annual festival. It does not change existing state law, but instead recognizes this community tradition through a legislative commendation.

enact the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact.

South Dakota is joining the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact, which is an agreement between multiple states that streamlines how insurance products are approved and regulated across state lines. This compact allows insurance companies to get approval for certain insurance products in one state and sell them in other participating states without needing separate approval from each state's insurance regulator. The bill adds South Dakota to this interstate framework to make it easier for insurers to do business while maintaining consumer protections.

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

make and change an appropriation related to the construction of the new state public health laboratory and to declare an emergency.

SB171 adjusts the state budget to provide additional funding for construction of a new state public health laboratory. The bill modifies appropriations under state law and declares the funding need an emergency to allow immediate release of the money.

provide for a minimum teacher salary.

Starting July 1, 2026, South Dakota public school districts must pay full-time teachers a minimum salary of $45,000 (adjusted annually based on legislative increases to a target teacher salary). Districts that don't meet this requirement will lose $500 in state education funding for each teacher they employ, though they can request a waiver from the School Finance Accountability Board if they face special circumstances.

require a school board to hold a bond election at a primary or school general election.

School boards seeking voter approval for bond issues or lease-purchase agreements must now hold the election during a primary election or general school election, rather than allowing special elections to be called separately. If voters reject a bond measure at the primary election, the school board can choose to place the same question on the ballot again at the following general election.

require the Department of Social Services and the Department of Education to apply for and administer the summer electronic benefit transfer for children program and to make an appropriation therefor.

HB 1184 requires South Dakota's Department of Social Services and Department of Education to apply for and run a federal summer food assistance program that provides electronic benefit cards to eligible children during school breaks. The bill appropriates state funding to support administration of this program, which helps low-income families purchase food for their children when school meals aren't available during summer months.

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.

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.

recognize students as Rushmore State Athletes upon demonstrating prescribed levels of physical fitness.

South Dakota schools must now offer students an annual fitness evaluation program, with students who score at or above 85 percent on at least five grade-appropriate fitness tests earning the title "Rushmore State Athlete" and receiving a commemorative pin or certificate. The Department of Education will set the specific fitness tests and standards through administrative rules, and each school district will designate a staff member to oversee the program.