Arch Beal on Gun rights

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2025 Regular Session×0.7010 bills

HB1222Expand the authorized carrying, possession, and storage of a concealed pistol.proYea✓
HB1222Expand the authorized carrying, possession, and storage of a concealed pistol.proYea✓
HB1080Void covenants that prohibit or restrict the possession or use of firearms and ammunition.proYea✓
HB1218Address the imposition of firearm restrictions on certain employees, officers, volunteers, and other individuals.proYea✓
HB1218Address the imposition of firearm restrictions on certain employees, officers, volunteers, and other individuals.proYea✓
SB81Prohibit the use of a firearms code for transactions involving firearms, accessories, components, and ammunition and to provide a civil penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB81Prohibit the use of a firearms code for transactions involving firearms, accessories, components, and ammunition and to provide a civil penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB100Limit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other items of self-defense while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.proYea✓
SB100Limit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other items of self-defense while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.proYea✓
SB78Authorize a change in bullet diameter for use in taking certain animals.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4911 bills

HB1195provide authority for a court to order offenders convicted of vehicular homicide to pay restitution to a victim's children until age eighteen.proYea✓
SB39prohibit a homeowners' association from placing restrictions on firearms or firearm ammunition.proYea✓
SB39prohibit a homeowners' association from placing restrictions on firearms or firearm ammunition.proYea✓
HB1117repeal a requirement for the filing of an annual report regarding prearranged funeral trust contracts.proYea✓
SB86allow a municipality authorized to allow legal games of chance to issue additional off-sale liquor licenses to hotel-motel convention facilities.proNay✗
SB86allow a municipality authorized to allow legal games of chance to issue additional off-sale liquor licenses to hotel-motel convention facilities.proNay✗
SB203expand certain privileges for individuals who hold an unrestricted enhanced concealed carry permit.proYea✓
SB98establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in child molestation cases.proYea✓
HB1064make an appropriation for increases in the construction costs of infrastructure at Lake Alvin and Newell Lake, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB83make an appropriation for the revised construction costs of maintenance shops for the Wildland Fire Suppression Division and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1228provide that required exterior hunting garments may be fluorescent pink.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.343 bills

HB1063require the Unified Judicial System to assemble a task force to address barriers to services for emerging adults involved in the justice system in South Dakota.proNay✗
SB81repeal outdated sections regarding enhanced concealed carry permit requirements.proYea✓
HB1222limit the liability of permit and certificate-issuing entities and certified use of force instructors.proYea✓

2022 Regular Session×0.2410 bills

HB1052place limitations on the enforcement of federal laws and orders related to firearms, accessories, and ammunition.proYea✓
HB1072revise the safety zone within which a firearm may be discharged or trapping activities may occur.proNay✗
SB195establish the burden of proof after a claim of immunity.proYea✓
SB195establish the burden of proof after a claim of immunity.proYea✓
HB1065repeal references to nonresident holders of concealed pistol permits.proYea✓
HB1065repeal references to nonresident holders of concealed pistol permits.proYea✓
SB175make an appropriation to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks for building a shooting range in western South Dakota and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB184provide for limited elk licenses to landowners.proNay✗
SB212revise certain fees collected by the Office of the Secretary of State.proYea✓
SB212revise certain fees collected by the Office of the Secretary of State.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.176 bills

SCR607Affirming the Legislature's support of the constitutional right to keep and bear arms.proYea✓
SB100continue the prohibition on the seizure of firearms and ammunitions.proYea✓
SB100continue the prohibition on the seizure of firearms and ammunitions.proYea✓
HCR6013To protect our Second Amendment rights from federal overreach using the official purpose provision of the REAL ID Act of 2005.proYea✓
HB1043provide enhanced permit criteria for current and former law enforcement officers.proYea✓
SB111reduce the fee for permits to carry concealed pistols.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1214 bills

HB1094repeal certain provisions regarding permits for concealed pistols.proYea✓
SB98extend the notification period for possession of a concealed pistol in the state capitol.proYea✓
SB98extend the notification period for possession of a concealed pistol in the state capitol.proYea✓
SB169authorize the possession of a concealed pistol by employees in county courthouses.proYea✓
SB169authorize the possession of a concealed pistol by employees in county courthouses.proYea✓
SB120establish exceptions regarding the possession of a pistol by a minor.proYea✓
HB1242provide for the reissuance of certain enhanced permits to carry a concealed pistol and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1242provide for the reissuance of certain enhanced permits to carry a concealed pistol and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1152provide financial assistance for school sentinel training.proYea✓
HB1153authorize the limited possession of a knife in the state capitol.proYea✗tabled
HB1138establish shooting course requirements for current or former law enforcement officers seeking an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.proYea✓
HB1138establish shooting course requirements for current or former law enforcement officers seeking an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.proYea✓
HB1095revise requirements regarding hunting mentors.proYea✓
HB1182provide for the renewal of an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.antiYea✗

2019 Regular Session×0.0812 bills

HB1041provide for the carrying of a concealed pistol without a permit.proYea✗tabled
SB47repeal and revise certain provisions regarding permits to carry a concealed pistol.proYea✓
SB47repeal and revise certain provisions regarding permits to carry a concealed pistol.proYea✓
HB1056prohibit certain local ordinances regarding firearms.proYea✓
HB1054revise certain provisions regarding the possession of firearms on certain vehicles.proYea✓
HB1054revise certain provisions regarding the possession of firearms on certain vehicles.proYea✓
HB1173permit the possession of firearms by certain employees.proYea✓
HB1173permit the possession of firearms by certain employees.proYea✓
SB115authorize the conditional carrying of a concealed pistol in the state capitol by certain persons.proYea✓
SB115authorize the conditional carrying of a concealed pistol in the state capitol by certain persons.proYea✓
HB1073revise provisions regarding the locating and spotting of predators or varmints from a drone.proYea✓
HB1073revise provisions regarding the locating and spotting of predators or varmints from a drone.proYea✓

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