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establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.

This bill expands what optometrists in South Dakota are legally allowed to do by adding two new services: treating dry eye disease with intense pulsed light therapy, and removing superficial foreign objects from the eye. The bill also establishes educational requirements that optometrists must meet to perform these expanded services, though the specific requirements are detailed in a separate section of the bill.

expand authorization for the conditional taking of coyotes from snowmobiles.

# SB 14 Summary SB 14 expands when and how people can shoot coyotes from snowmobiles in South Dakota by broadening the existing authorization rules. The bill repeals several old regulations that limited this practice and amends the law to allow it under wider circumstances. This change makes it easier for snowmobilers to take coyotes during winter, though the bill text excerpt provided doesn't show the specific new conditions.

authorize enrolled tribal members to attend certain institutions of higher education without payment of tuition and mandatory fees.

SB 156 allows enrolled members of federally recognized tribes to attend South Dakota public universities and colleges tuition-free, eliminating their obligation to pay tuition and mandatory fees. This change amends the existing higher education funding law to create a new category of students who receive free attendance at these institutions based on tribal enrollment status.

make an appropriation for the erection of the South Dakota Sioux Code Talker Memorial and to declare an emergency.

SB 162 appropriates state funds to build a memorial honoring South Dakota's Sioux Code Talkers, who used their native language to send secret military messages during World War II. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the appropriation to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

revise provisions related to the regulation of emergency medical services and associated personnel.

SB 64 restructures South Dakota's emergency medical services regulations by significantly expanding and revising the rules that govern EMS personnel and their oversight. The bill removes outdated provisions and creates a comprehensive new regulatory framework for how EMS workers are trained, certified, and supervised across the state.

Honoring the life of Kenneth Michael Prorok.

SC807 is a resolution honoring the life of Kenneth Michael Prorok and does not change any state law. This type of bill is a ceremonial measure passed by the legislature to recognize and pay tribute to a notable South Dakota resident.

clarify the requirement for the construction or expansion of a municipal campground or tourist accommodation facility.

HB1026 clarifies and streamlines the rules for when South Dakota cities must get voter approval before building or expanding campgrounds and tourist facilities, modifying the existing approval requirements in state law. The bill repeals several outdated provisions while updating the specific conditions that trigger the need for public approval. This change simplifies the process for municipalities planning new or expanded recreational accommodations.

revise the renewal fee for barber's certificate of registration.

This bill increases the annual renewal fee for barber certificates of registration from $80 to $150. The change gives the barber board authority to set renewal fees up to this new $150 limit through their standard rule-making process.

create a one-year career and technical education instructor educator permit.

This bill creates a new one-year temporary teaching permit for career and technical education (CTE) instructors in South Dakota schools that cannot find certified teachers to fill open positions. To qualify, applicants need a high school diploma plus either an associate degree in a related CTE field, two thousand hours of recent work experience in their field, or a relevant certification, and they must work under the mentorship of a certified teacher. The permit allows these instructors to teach while the school tries to hire a fully certified educator, though the state Board of Education will set rules about which CTE subjects qualify and how renewal works.

amend requirements for a cosmetology apprenticeship.

HB 1214 amends South Dakota's cosmetology apprenticeship rules by updating the definitions of key terms used in the licensing and regulation of apprentices, salons, and cosmetology professionals. The bill clarifies what constitutes an "apprentice salon," "demonstrator," "instructor," and other roles involved in training cosmetology professionals in the state. These definitional changes help ensure clearer standards for how apprenticeships are structured and supervised.

amend requirements for a cosmetology apprenticeship.

HB1233 updates South Dakota's cosmetology apprenticeship rules by amending the definitions and requirements that govern how apprentices, apprentice salons, and instructors operate in the state. The bill refines the legal terms used in cosmetology licensing to clarify the roles and responsibilities of apprentices, salon owners, and instructors. The changes ensure the apprenticeship program has clear, updated standards for training and licensing purposes.

provide an additional basis for the Interim Rules Review Committee to revert a proposed administrative rule.

SB 120 gives the Interim Rules Review Committee an additional reason to reject proposed state administrative rules beyond what they can currently do. The bill amends existing law in several chapters to establish this new ground for the committee to revert or block agency rules during the legislative interim period.

revise provisions related to the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners and its appointed professional councils.

This bill expands the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners from 9 members to 17 members by adding representatives from physician assistants, emergency medical services, respiratory care, nutrition/dietetics, athletic training, occupational therapy, and genetic counseling professions. The bill also increases public representatives on the board from one to two members, giving more diverse professional voices in medical licensing decisions.

recognize hair discrimination as an unfair or discriminatory practice for employment.

SB163 adds hair discrimination to South Dakota's list of unfair or discriminatory employment practices, meaning employers cannot make hiring, firing, or other job decisions based on an employee's hair texture, style, or grooming choices. This expands the state's anti-discrimination law (§21-16-7) to protect workers from bias related to hairstyles that may be associated with their race or cultural identity.

modify provisions pertaining to the voting rights of members of an Indian tribe.

# SB 186 Summary SB 186 modifies South Dakota's voting rights laws as they apply to members of Indian tribes, making changes to the rules governing tribal member voting eligibility and participation. The specific changes to state law section 21-16-7 involve updates to how tribal members' voting rights are defined and protected under state elections provisions.

expand eligibility to practice as a dental hygienist under the collaborative supervision of a dentist.

HB 1074 removes the requirement that dental hygienists must have been actively practicing clinical dental hygiene for two of the previous three years in order to work under a dentist's collaborative supervision. The bill keeps other eligibility requirements in place, such as holding a valid license, having a written agreement with a dentist, and demonstrating knowledge of medical emergencies, infection control, and other clinical topics.

provide for the disbursement of the catastrophic county poor relief fund to the participating counties in the event of the discontinuance of the fund.

# HB 1077 Summary If South Dakota discontinues the catastrophic county poor relief fund, this bill establishes a process for distributing any remaining money in that fund to the counties that participated in it. This ensures counties that contributed to the fund receive their share of any balance if the program ends.

Celebrating the scoring of 1000 points by Justin "Cash" Albers.

HC 8027 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating Justin "Cash" Albers for scoring 1,000 points, rather than a bill that changes state law. This type of resolution honors an individual achievement and does not create, modify, or repeal any laws in South Dakota.

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.

make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.

SB16 allocates state funding for water and environmental projects and declares an emergency to expedite their implementation. The bill eliminates several outdated provisions in state law related to appropriations and modifies existing water appropriation procedures. This allows the state to quickly address water and environmental needs without following standard budget timelines.

exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.

SB95 protects one motor vehicle owned by a debtor from being seized to pay off debts through court proceedings. This new protection is added to South Dakota law and ensures that debtors can keep at least one vehicle even when creditors win judgments against them.

extend the period of renewal for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.

HB 1035 extends the renewal period for South Dakota's enhanced concealed carry permits, making them valid for longer before owners need to renew them. The bill also repeals several outdated statutory sections related to permit regulations while updating the core permit requirements in state law. This change gives permit holders more time between renewals, reducing the frequency of required applications and fees.

prohibit the imposition of fishing and hunting license fees on members of an Indian Tribe.

SB 140 eliminates fishing and hunting license fees for members of Indian Tribes in South Dakota. This change allows tribal members to fish and hunt without paying the license fees that other South Dakota residents must pay.

modify provisions pertaining to unethical conduct and improper collection of fees relating to assistance or referrals in a veterans benefits matter.

SB 180 strengthens protections against unethical conduct by people who charge veterans fees for helping them access veterans benefits or making referrals to benefits services. The bill modifies existing rules in state law to clarify what constitutes improper fee collection and tighten restrictions on who can charge for these types of veterans assistance.

expand permission on installing electric wiring in a residence.

South Dakota homeowners can now install electric wiring without a license on up to two accessory structures (like sheds or garages) in addition to their main residence, as well as on any private non-commercial property they own. The bill expands the previous rule that only allowed unlicensed electrical work on a person's residence itself, and it requires that larger electrical installations over 60 amperes still be inspected and permitted regardless of who does the work.

require the consideration of certain definitions when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.

HB1155 adds new definitions to South Dakota's unfair and discriminatory practices law, specifically defining what counts as "anti-black sentiment," "anti-immigrant sentiment," and "anti-Indian sentiment" so investigators have clear guidance when reviewing discrimination complaints. The bill reorganizes existing definitions in the law and renumbers them to make room for these new categories that will be considered when the State Commission of Human Rights investigates potential violations.

address South Dakota State Brand Board administration and operations.

HB 1252 makes changes to how South Dakota's State Brand Board operates and is administered, though the specific details of those changes are not included in the excerpt provided. To give you an accurate summary of what actually changes in state law, I would need to see the full bill text showing the specific amendments being made to the Brand Board's rules, staffing, procedures, or authority.

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.

Celebrating the success of the Mitchell Show Choir, Friend de Coup, at the Southwest Showdown competition.

HC8025 is a ceremonial resolution that honors the Mitchell Show Choir group "Friend de Coup" for their success at the Southwest Showdown competition. This bill does not change any state law; it simply celebrates the choir's achievement through a House resolution.