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prohibit the chemical modification or conversion of industrial hemp and the sale or distribution of chemically modified or converted industrial hemp and to provide a penalty therefor.

HB1125 bans the chemical modification of industrial hemp and the sale of any chemically altered hemp products in South Dakota. The bill defines "chemically derived cannabinoids" as substances created through chemical reactions that change the molecular structure of cannabis plant chemicals, with an exception for natural heating processes that don't use chemical catalysts. Violations of this prohibition would be subject to criminal penalties under state controlled substance law.

regulate the sale of certain cannabis-infused beverages.

HB1146 creates new rules for selling cannabis-infused beverages in South Dakota, requiring that only licensed wholesalers can sell these beverages to retailers and that only licensed retailers can sell them to customers at bars or off-sale establishments. The bill limits the THC (the active ingredient in cannabis) concentration in these beverages to no more than 0.3% and requires buyers to be at least 21 years old, with violations treated as a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Opposing an initiated measure to place the right to an abortion in the Constitution of South Dakota.

This is a House resolution expressing the South Dakota Legislature's opposition to a ballot measure that would add abortion rights to the state constitution. The resolution does not change state law itself, but instead takes an official position against the initiated measure that voters may decide on.

restrict the use of medical cannabis for individuals on probation or conditional release.

People on probation, conditional release, or parole in South Dakota would be banned from using medical cannabis unless it has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—effectively eliminating access to most medical cannabis products since the FDA has not approved cannabis for medical use. This new rule overrides South Dakota's existing medical cannabis law and allows probation and corrections officers to restrict defendants' and inmates' use of otherwise legal medical cannabis.

modify provisions related to medical cannabis.

SB 42 modifies South Dakota's medical cannabis program by clarifying what patients can possess and grow, including up to three ounces of cannabis, a set amount of cannabis products, and for those with cultivation authorization, up to four plants and products made from their own plants. The bill updates the definition of a valid doctor-patient relationship for recommending medical cannabis and repeals several outdated provisions from the medical cannabis law.

revise provisions related to the licensure and regulation of ambulance services.

SB 63 overhauls South Dakota's ambulance service licensing and regulation by removing outdated rules and streamlining requirements in state law. The bill eliminates several old regulations while updating the standards that ambulance services must meet to operate legally in the state. These changes modernize how the state oversees ambulance providers to better protect public safety.

modify standards for a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship required prior to the issuance of a medical cannabis certification.

SB 82 clarifies the requirements for doctors to establish a legitimate patient relationship before certifying someone for medical cannabis use in South Dakota. The bill specifies that at an initial visit, a practitioner must complete a medical history assessment and perform an in-person physical examination, and the patient must either be under the practitioner's ongoing care or have been referred by their regular doctor for a qualifying medical condition.

Urging the South Dakota Congressional delegation to work with the Biden administration to address the nation's immigration system.

SCR 604 is a resolution urging South Dakota's U.S. Congressional delegation to work with the Biden administration to fix the nation's immigration system—it does not change state law itself. The resolution expresses the state Senate's position on federal immigration policy but has no direct legal effect on South Dakota residents or state regulations.

Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and the amount of tax on real property.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would cap the assessed value of real property and limit the amount of property taxes South Dakota residents can be charged. If approved by voters in the next general election, this amendment would change how property is taxed in the state by establishing new limits on both valuations and tax amounts.

adopt the social work licensure compact.

South Dakota is joining the Social Work Licensure Compact, an agreement that allows licensed social workers to practice across state lines more easily without obtaining separate licenses in each state. The bill updates South Dakota's social work licensing laws to participate in this multi-state compact and removes outdated licensing provisions that are no longer needed.

require that a dispensary post notice of the federal law regarding possession of a firearm and the use of marijuana and to provide a civil penalty.

# HB1036 Summary Marijuana dispensaries in South Dakota must post a notice warning customers about federal law prohibiting firearm possession by marijuana users, with violations subject to civil penalties. The bill also repeals several existing provisions related to marijuana regulations while modifying dispensary requirements.

include a medical marijuana card issued by a South Dakota tribe in the definition of nonresident cardholder.

SB 141 expands South Dakota's medical marijuana program to recognize cards issued by South Dakota tribes as valid nonresident cardholder credentials. This change allows Native American tribal members with tribal-issued medical marijuana cards to access the same protections and privileges as other nonresident cardholders under state law.

prohibit school districts from using certain mascots and team names that are derogatory toward Native American peoples or culture.

SB 159 requires South Dakota school districts to stop using mascots and team names that are derogatory toward Native American peoples or their culture. The bill amends existing school law to establish this prohibition, effectively banning indigenous-themed names and imagery that are considered offensive or disrespectful.

repeal and replace an appropriation regarding the South Dakota women's prison and to declare an emergency.

SB170 changes the state budget allocation for the South Dakota women's prison by repealing the previous appropriation and replacing it with a new one. The bill declares this budget change an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately rather than following the standard legislative process. The specific details of how much funding is added or redirected are contained in the amended statute section.

Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, to address the right of citizens to bear arms.

South Dakota voters would decide whether to amend the state constitution to strengthen protections for citizens' right to bear arms. This is a proposed constitutional amendment, not a change to existing law—voters at the next general election will determine whether the amendment is adopted.

provide permissive authority to a governing body of a municipality or county to deny reissuance of an on-sale license not actively used.

South Dakota cities and counties can now choose to deny renewal of an on-sale liquor license if the business hasn't actively used it for two years (meaning the bar wasn't open at least 60 days during that period, or 5 days per year if it only operates during a special event with 25,000+ visitors). Previously, renewal was automatic regardless of whether the license was being used. The change gives local governments more control over liquor licenses while preserving the minimum number of licenses each city was allowed to have as of 2010.

specify work search requirements for unemployment benefits.

SB181 updates South Dakota's unemployment benefits law to establish clearer requirements for how people receiving benefits must search for work. The bill modifies the existing work search rules in state law to specify what counts as an acceptable job search effort and what documentation recipients need to provide.

transfer the Office of Indian Education to the Department of Education.

SB158 moves the Office of Indian Education from its current location to the Department of Education, consolidating Native American education oversight under one department. This change reorganizes how the state manages programs and policies related to Indian education by placing them within the existing Department of Education structure.

revise provisions related to driving under the influence.

# SB 36 Summary SB 36 significantly revises South Dakota's driving under the influence laws by repealing several existing DUI-related statutes and substantially rewriting others, though the specific details of the changes are not clearly visible in the provided text excerpt. The bill appears to consolidate and modernize DUI provisions across multiple sections of state law, particularly in Chapter 8 where it makes extensive additions to the code.

Honoring the outstanding military service of Major General Michael L. Place.

This resolution honors Major General Michael L. Place for his outstanding military service and makes updates to state law in a few areas, though the specific policy changes aren't fully shown in this excerpt. The bill amends sections related to military matters and adds new provisions to South Dakota law, but the actual details of those changes would need to be reviewed in the complete bill text.

allow a licensed distiller to sell and ship distilled spirits directly to a consumer.

# HB 1170 Summary Licensed distillers in South Dakota would be allowed to sell and ship distilled spirits directly to consumers, rather than being required to go through wholesale distributors. This change opens a direct-to-consumer sales channel for distilled spirits, similar to what some other states permit for craft producers.

streamline the process by which an on-sale retail license holder may acquire a special event license.

This bill expands which types of alcohol license holders can obtain special event licenses in South Dakota by adding on-sale retail license holders (those licensed under § 35-4-111) to the list of eligible applicants for special malt beverage, wine, and on-sale licenses during local events. Previously, special event licenses were primarily available to civic and charitable organizations; this change allows existing bars and restaurants to more easily get temporary licenses for special events in their municipality or county.

modify provisions pertaining to applying for an absentee ballot application and to declare an emergency.

SB 99 modifies South Dakota's rules for applying for absentee ballots and makes changes to election-related procedures under state law. The bill significantly expands or restructures the absentee ballot application process, though the specific details of those changes are not fully visible in the provided text excerpt. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

provide that the presiding officer of the Senate is required to sign each enrolled bill.

SB73 requires South Dakota's Senate President to sign every bill passed by the legislature before it becomes law. This adds a formal signature requirement from the presiding officer to the bill enrollment process, ensuring an additional layer of verification that legislation has properly passed the Senate.