South Dakota law now defines "must" as a mandatory directive that leaves no room for discretion—meaning when a law says someone "must" do something, they have no choice but to do it. This change clarifies that "must" carries the same binding force as "shall," eliminating any confusion about whether these terms might allow flexibility in following the law.
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Signed by the Governor H.J. 542
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 458
Signed by the President S.J. 443
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 443
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 22, NAYS 11. S.J. 409
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 1.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 153
First Reading Senate S.J. 112
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 2. H.J. 124
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 37
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-035
Do Pass
State Affairs — Do Pass
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass