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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 The bill updates South Dakota's social work licensing laws to participate in this multi-state compact and removes outdated licensing provisions that are no longer needed.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.

provide an appropriation for the replacement of pipes for the McCook Lake pumping system.

HB1115 appropriates state funds to replace pipes in the McCook Lake pumping system. This is a one-time spending bill that provides money for infrastructure repairs at this water system, but does not change any existing state laws or regulations.

Honoring Jason Jons, a member of the South Central School District Board of Education, on his years of school board service.

This is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jason Jons for his service on the South Central School District Board of Education—it does not change any state law. The resolution simply acknowledges and recognizes his contributions to the school board.

Congratulating Eric Schroeder for becoming the new fire chief of the Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department.

HC8014 is a congratulatory resolution that honors Eric Schroeder for becoming the new fire chief of the Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department. This is a ceremonial bill that does not change any state laws or regulations.

provide for vapor product certification requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.

SB 116 requires vapor product manufacturers to certify annually to South Dakota's Department of Revenue that their products have received FDA authorization or meet specific grandfathering requirements (such as being marketed before August 2016 or having a pending FDA application). Vapor products sold in South Dakota that don't meet these certification requirements would be prohibited from sale.

allow licensed hunting preserve facilities to sell alcoholic beverages on designated days outside of the shooting preserve season.

Licensed hunting preserve facilities may now sell alcoholic beverages on designated days when they are not operating their shooting preserve season, allowing them to generate additional revenue during the off-season. The bill repeals several existing restrictions on alcohol sales at these facilities and modifies regulations governing hunting preserves and alcohol licensing. This creates a new business opportunity for hunting preserve owners to host events and serve drinks outside their regular hunting operations.

Applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention for proposing an amendment to the constitution establishing congressional term limits.

South Dakota is applying to Congress to support calling a constitutional convention focused solely on proposing a congressional term limits amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This joint resolution asks Congress to use the Article V convention process—an alternative method to amend the Constitution that bypasses the normal congressional amendment route.

limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings.

HB 1040 caps how much the assessed value of owner-occupied single-family homes can increase each year for property tax purposes. The bill modifies the state's property valuation rules to limit these annual increases, which means homeowners' property tax bills won't jump as dramatically from year to year. Several existing provisions related to property valuation are repealed as part of implementing this new cap system.

make technical changes to provisions regarding the compensation of agents.

HB1051 updates South Dakota law governing how agents are paid by revising the rules in sections 1-33-3 and 1-33-9 and eliminating outdated compensation provisions from sections 1-14-2, 1-14-3, 1-14-12, and 1-33-10. These changes streamline the state's agent compensation system by removing redundant or conflicting requirements and clarifying how compensation should be handled.

regulate the acceptance of a central bank digital currency.

This bill prohibits South Dakota state government and its agencies from accepting central bank digital currencies (whether from the U.S. or other countries) as payment for taxes, fees, tuition, or any other obligations. Additionally, any private business or individual that chooses to accept a central bank digital currency must also accept at least one other form of legal tender as an alternative payment method.

authorize certain employer actions regarding the use of cannabis by an employee or a prospective employee.

SB 12 allows employers in South Dakota to test employees and job applicants for cannabis use and take action based on those results, even in situations where cannabis use might otherwise be legally protected. The bill removes previous restrictions that limited employers' ability to enforce cannabis-free workplace policies and workplace conduct rules related to cannabis use.

revise provisions regarding drones.

South Dakota adds new restrictions on drone use, making it illegal to operate drones recklessly, for spying, or for harassment (a Class 1 misdemeanor), and clarifies that drone operators are liable for damage if they land on someone's property without permission—even if the landing was forced. The bill also prevents cities and counties from passing their own drone regulations on ownership, operation, licensing, or flight restrictions, leaving those rules to the state and federal government only.

establish provisions for the operation of automated motor vehicles.

HB 1095 creates new definitions and rules for self-driving vehicles in South Dakota, establishing legal terms for automated driving systems and fully autonomous vehicles that can operate without a human driver. The law defines key concepts like "dynamic driving task" (the real-time functions needed to operate a vehicle) and "automated driving system" (the technology that performs those functions), laying the foundation for how self-driving cars can legally operate on state roads.

enable the exercise of control by local governments over the presence and operation of medical marijuana establishments within their jurisdictions.

South Dakota counties and cities can now completely ban medical marijuana businesses within their areas, or regulate them through local ordinances that control where they operate, how many can exist, and how far they must be from schools, parks, childcare facilities, and other sensitive locations. The state will refuse to renew a medical marijuana business's registration if it violates these local government rules. This gives local governments significant power over medical marijuana establishments that they didn't have before.

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.

modify and repeal provisions related to the licensure of hearing aid dispensers and audiologists.

HB1029 streamlines South Dakota's licensing rules for hearing aid dispensers and audiologists by eliminating outdated licensing requirements and consolidating related regulations. The bill repeals several sections of state law governing these professions while updating the remaining licensing standards to reflect current industry practices. These changes simplify the licensing process for hearing health professionals while maintaining consumer protections.

revise certain provisions regarding insurance holding companies.

HB1059 restructures South Dakota's insurance holding company regulations by repealing four outdated statutory sections and revising two others to modernize oversight requirements for companies that own insurance operations. The bill eliminates redundant or superseded rules while updating the definitions and provisions governing how insurance holding companies must be regulated and report to the state. These changes streamline state insurance law without fundamentally altering the regulatory framework.

prohibit the manufacturing, delivering, distributing, and selling of food containing specified substances.

Starting July 1, 2025, South Dakota will ban the use of four specific food additives—brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and Red dye number 3—in any food product made for human consumption. Anyone who manufactures, sells, or distributes food containing these substances will face criminal charges as a Class 1 misdemeanor. This creates a new state law that goes beyond current federal regulations on these additives.

ensure the availability of law enforcement and emergency services in certain state parks and to declare an emergency.

SB122 increases law enforcement and emergency services capacity in South Dakota state parks by amending funding and authorization laws related to park operations and emergency response. The bill modifies existing provisions in state law governing park management and declares an emergency to allow these changes to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard July 1st effective date.

provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies, and to establish a landowner bill of rights.

SB201 establishes new rules for pipeline companies operating in South Dakota, allowing counties to charge them a surcharge and giving landowners additional legal protections when pipelines cross their property. The bill amends existing pipeline regulations and creates a new landowner bill of rights that specifies what companies must do when using private land for transmission facilities.

revise provisions regarding drones.

SB 166 clarifies that South Dakota cannot regulate drone ownership, operation, licensing, or pilot certification—powers reserved exclusively to the federal government—and allows people and businesses to operate drones for recreational and commercial purposes as long as they follow federal aviation rules. The bill also shields drone operators from state and local lawsuits simply for flying drones in compliance with federal regulations. These changes prevent South Dakota cities and counties from creating their own conflicting drone rules.

revise requirements for mining and mineral exploration.

SB111 reorganizes South Dakota's mining license requirements by clarifying which materials require permits (sand, gravel, rock, pegmatite, limestone, iron ore, gypsum, shale, and pozzolan) and establishing a $100 annual fee per mine site. The bill also modifies surety bond requirements for mining operations, allowing operators licensed before July 1, 2024, to post either $500 per acre or a flat $20,000 bond through June 30, 2026.

exclude certain habitual DUI offenders from eligibility for presumptive probation.

# HB1038 Summary People convicted of multiple DUI offenses will no longer be eligible for presumptive probation (automatic probation without serving prison time) under this bill. The law also removes certain outdated probation-related provisions from South Dakota statutes while clarifying which habitual DUI offenders are excluded from this lenient sentencing option.

revise certain provisions related to travel reimbursement.

HB 1060 updates South Dakota's travel reimbursement rules by revising how state employees and officials are reimbursed for travel expenses under state law. The bill repeals four outdated provisions related to travel reimbursement while modifying the core reimbursement standards to streamline the process. These changes modernize the state's travel expense policies without fundamentally altering the overall reimbursement system.

amend provisions regarding entry on private property for examination and survey of a project requiring a siting permit.

This bill strengthens protections for property owners when energy companies need to examine private land for projects requiring state permits. Companies must now provide detailed 30-day written notice that specifies exactly what parts of the property will be accessed, when they're coming, what type of surveys they'll conduct, and who will be on the property—replacing the previous vague notice requirement. The notice must be formally served according to state court rules, giving property owners clearer information and more control over access to their land.