Sydney Davis on Government transparency

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2026 Regular Session×1.0083 bills

SB5require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.proYea✓
SB46modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB48clarify that an official open meeting agenda must be posted online at least seventy-two hours before the scheduled start of the meeting.proYea✓
SB56require that agencies promulgating permanent rules publish the rules and associated rulemaking forms on a state website.proYea✓
SB241require that the Department of Revenue provide an annual report to Indian tribes regarding certain tax collections.proYea✗tabled
SB73revise provisions relating to state financial practices.proYea✓
SB151require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB183modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.proYea✓
SB183modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.proYea✓
SB214amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.proYea✓
HB1258require that a property tax bill provide access to a state website providing property tax information.proYea✓
SB214amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.proYea✓
SB93prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.proYea✓
HB1241modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.proYea✗tabled
HB1241modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.proNay✗
HB1241modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.proNay✗
HB1241modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.proNay✗
HB1241modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.proNay✗
HB1241modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.proNay✗
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.proYea✓
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.proYea✓
SB143require that the Department of Health annually report on public health effects of cannabis use.proNay✗
SB143require that the Department of Health annually report on public health effects of cannabis use.proYea✗tabled
SB47revise the requirements for executive sessions and closed meetings.antiYea✗
HB1092update provisions pertaining to open records.antiYea✗
SB133provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.proYea✓
SB142amend the requirements for filing certain campaign finance disclosure statements.proYea✓
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.proYea✓
HB1084amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.proYea✓
SB114provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.proYea✓
SB237require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.proYea✓
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.antiYea✗
SB110regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.proYea✓
SB110regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.proYea✓
HB1044make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB49safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB57clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process.proYea✓
SB92clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.proYea✓
SB137establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.proYea✓
HB1104revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.proYea✓
HB1219require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.proYea✓
SB90expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.proNay✗
SB90expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.proNay✗
SB111require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request and maintain transparent interoperability interfaces.proYea✓
SB111require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request and maintain transparent interoperability interfaces.proYea✓
HB1253adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.proNay✗
HB1104revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.proYea✓
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.antiNay✗tabled
SB90expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.proYea✓
HB1253adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.proNay✗
SB49safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.antiYea✗
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.antiYea✗
SB219require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.proYea✓
SJR508proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.proNay✗
SJR503applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.proYea✓
SB35revise the process for requesting a veteran's certificate of discharge from a county register of deeds.proYea✓
SB89create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.proYea✓
SB89create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.proYea✓
SB132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.proYea✓
SB89create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.proYea✓
SB132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.proYea✓
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proYea✓
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.proNay✗
SJR501proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the number of terms an individual may serve as a member of the Legislature.proYea✓
HB1017permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.antiYea✗
SB75amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.proYea✓
HCR6004encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.proNay✗
SB53ensure uniformity in member identification provisions governing the South Dakota Retirement System.proYea✓
SB189provide for an automatic refund of an assessment on crops, livestock, and milk.proNay✗
SB189provide for an automatic refund of an assessment on crops, livestock, and milk.proYea✗tabled
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
SB197modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.proYea✓
HB1052authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for a public purpose.proYea✓
HB1184define man and woman throughout the state.proYea✓
HB1056require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.antiYea✗
HB1056require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.antiYea✗
SCR606encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River.proYea✓
HB1262make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7055 bills

SB9Make public the calendars and appointment logs of statewide public officials.proYea✓
SB10Shorten the time before records of a Governor or a lieutenant governor are opened to the public.proYea✓
HB1106Require a report regarding refugee resettlement services.proYea✓
HB1127Require that notice of a county's canvass, post-election audit, and testing of automatic tabulating equipment be posted to the secretary of state's website.proYea✓
SB23Require the secretary of state to publish the numbers pertaining to the collection of signatures on a nominating petition.proNay✗
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proNay✗
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proYea✓
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proYea✓
SB63Establish protections for state employees who report improper governmental conduct and crime.proYea✓
SB74Require the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state.proYea✓
SB169Require a public hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.proYea✓
SB169Require a public hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.proYea✓
SB76Repeal reporting and testifying requirements to the committees on health and human services regarding nursing facilities and long-term healthcare needs.antiYea✗
SB76Repeal reporting and testifying requirements to the committees on health and human services regarding nursing facilities and long-term healthcare needs.antiYea✗
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB145Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.proYea✓
HB1059Clarify the meaning of teleconference for purposes of open meeting requirements.proYea✓
HB1204Revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.proYea✗tabled
HB1264Require the disclosure of an outstanding loan balance on a campaign finance disclosure report.proYea✓
HB1051Update provisions on the interim legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking.proYea✓
HB1062Amend provisions pertaining to the maintenance and publication of the statewide voter registration file.proNay✗
HB1062Amend provisions pertaining to the maintenance and publication of the statewide voter registration file.proNay✗
HB1063Revise the provisions for preparing a fiscal note for ballot questions.proYea✓
HB1100Clarify which opinions must be included in the annual judicial opinions report prepared by the Legislative Research Council.proYea✓
HB1265Establish provisions related to the sharing of information with the national marrow donor program.proYea✓
SB128Amend requirements for an official newspaper.proYea✓
SB144Require legislative approval for significant capital expenditures by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.proYea✓
SB17Clarify when a political committee must file certain campaign finance disclosure statements.proYea✓
SB176Clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.proYea✓
SB176Clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.proYea✓
HB1011Revise provisions related to the stenographic recording of certain proceedings.proYea✓
HB1030Update the South Dakota Retirement System's member information protection provisions.proYea✓
HB1074Modify the individuals eligible to sign an affidavit of homelessness for purposes of obtaining a free copy of a birth certificate.proYea✓
SJR502Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.proYea✓
HB1238Establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans' benefit matter.proYea✓
HB1031Update the South Dakota Retirement System member identity verification procedures.proYea✓
SB75Require an indication of United States citizenship status on a motor vehicle operator's license or permit, and on a nondriver identification card.proYea✓
SB75Require an indication of United States citizenship status on a motor vehicle operator's license or permit, and on a nondriver identification card.proYea✓
SB146Revise provisions on interim transfers and appropriations.proYea✓
HB1164Revise the process for nominating candidates for lieutenant governor.proYea✓
HB1216Modify and repeal provisions related to the Legislative Research Council.proYea✓
HCR6010Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim legislative committee on preserving and protecting the Black Hills of South Dakota.proYea✗tabled
SB61Modify the authority of the Board of Internal Control.proYea✓
SB94Amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.proYea✓
SJR505Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, establishing the trust for unclaimed property fund.proYea✓
HB1075Modify the persons eligible to sign an affidavit for proof of homelessness for purposes of waiving the fee for a nondriver identification card.proYea✓
HJR5001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, conditioning the requirement of expanded Medicaid on the level of federal medical assistance.proYea✓
SB91Revise the requirements for a petition to initiate a measure or constitutional amendment or to refer a law.antiYea✗
SB91Revise the requirements for a petition to initiate a measure or constitutional amendment or to refer a law.antiYea✗
HJR5002Applying 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.proYea✓
HB1160Waive the driver license renewal period for members of the military and their families, and employees of the state department.proYea✓
HB1042Make an appropriation for the construction of historical exhibits at the Cultural Heritage Center.proYea✓
HCR6008Supporting the effort to bring Amtrak passenger rail service to the state.proYea✓
SB156Increase the minimum age for marriage.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4965 bills

SB213provide for the disclosure of a cast vote record as a public record and make an appropriation therefor.proYea✗tabled
SB208establish reporting requirements for future fund awards or grants and to make technical changes.proYea✓
SB208establish reporting requirements for future fund awards or grants and to make technical changes.proYea✓
SB217require disclosure of certain information prior to the sale of property bound by a homeowners' association.proYea✓
SB217require disclosure of certain information prior to the sale of property bound by a homeowners' association.proYea✓
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.proYea✓
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.proYea✓
SCR603Opposing the adoption and development of a central bank digital currency.antiYea✗
SB35provide that certain personal information of a lottery prize winner may only be used for advertising or promotion with the winner's consent.proYea✓
SB35provide that certain personal information of a lottery prize winner may only be used for advertising or promotion with the winner's consent.proYea✓
SB75modify provisions pertaining to the designation of a legal newspaper.proYea✓
SB21rescind rule-making authority for the annual report of the number of voters removed from a county's voter registration list.antiYea✗
SB21rescind rule-making authority for the annual report of the number of voters removed from a county's voter registration list.antiYea✗
HB1062make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB45make an appropriation for the establishment of a Center for Quantum Information Science and Technology and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB45make an appropriation for the establishment of a Center for Quantum Information Science and Technology and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB108revise a provision related to retrocession of jurisdiction over federal enclaves.proYea✓
HB1071revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.proYea✓
SJR501Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, authorizing the state to impose work requirements on certain individuals who are eligible for expanded Medicaid.proYea✓
HCR6006Urging the members of South Dakota's congressional delegation to sponsor and support an amendment to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Act.antiYea✗
HB1239prohibit the dissemination of incorrect or misleading ballot information and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
SB40establish a criminal background check requirement for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.proYea✓
HB1076require the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.proYea✓
HB1083permit a person convicted of certain driving under the influence offenses to drive for certain purposes.proYea✓
HB1197require the publication of measures taken to restrict the access of obscene materials by minors.proYea✓
HB1197require the publication of measures taken to restrict the access of obscene materials by minors.proYea✓
HCR6007Encouraging the United States Department of Veteran Affairs to allow veterans to receive long-term care services at facilities that do not otherwise meet the requirements set by the department.proYea✓
SB190require a comparison of reemployment assistance recipients against death records for reemployment assistance eligibility integrity.proYea✓
HB1008modify the eligibility for admission to the state veterans' home and repeal the residency requirement.proYea✓
HB1118revise unclaimed property provisions.proYea✓
SB87revise provisions related to the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners and its appointed professional councils.proYea✓
SB87revise provisions related to the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners and its appointed professional councils.proYea✓
SB125require the Department of Social Services to conduct a state-wide study on child care, to provide an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB125require the Department of Social Services to conduct a state-wide study on child care, to provide an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1129repeal the session law authorizing the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of a new dairy research and extension farm on the campus of South Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB142recognize geographic place names containing the word scalp as offensive.proYea✗tabled
SB199revise provisions pertaining to the consolidation or boundary changes of counties.proYea✓
HCR6003To create the One Hundredth Session Planning Committee of the South Dakota Legislature.proYea✓
SB76modify provisions pertaining to the appointment of vacant positions on a board or commission.proYea✓
SB143create the Commission on Indian Affairs.proYea✗tabled
HB1140revise certain provisions relating to petitions containing illegal actions and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1140revise certain provisions relating to petitions containing illegal actions and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1140revise certain provisions relating to petitions containing illegal actions and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HCR6001Supporting the Electoral College.proYea✓
SB130consider certain goods when given as a prize through a redemption store as purchases for resale.proNay✗
SCR601Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.proYea✓
HB1224require the creation of an informational video and other materials describing the state's abortion law and medical care for a pregnant woman experiencing life-threatening or health-threatening medical conditions.proYea✓
HB1224require the creation of an informational video and other materials describing the state's abortion law and medical care for a pregnant woman experiencing life-threatening or health-threatening medical conditions.proYea✓
SB107prohibit the dissemination of materially deceptive media without disclosure and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.proNay✗
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.proYea✓
SB28modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB154establish the Commission on Truth and Reconciliation.proYea✗tabled
SB168make an appropriation for victim services.proYea✓
SB168make an appropriation for victim services.proYea✓
SB44make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for health care recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB44make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for health care recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1061make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB103standardize certain school safety practices.proYea✓
SB103standardize certain school safety practices.proYea✓
HB1039provide for the payment of legal expenses originating from crime committed at a facility maintained by the Department of Corrections.proYea✓
HB1131waive certain fees for nondriver identification cards for individuals who are homeless.proYea✓
HB1131waive certain fees for nondriver identification cards for individuals who are homeless.proYea✓
SB56permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail.proYea✓
HB1073keep interest earned on incarceration construction fund moneys in the same fund.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.3468 bills

SB45repeal the requirement for an annual report by the Board of Regents regarding intellectual diversity and the free exchange of ideasantiYea✗
SB45repeal the requirement for an annual report by the Board of Regents regarding intellectual diversity and the free exchange of ideasantiYea✗
SB102require the continued maintenance of the official list of candidates prior to an election.proYea✓
SB197prohibit the spouse of a member of the Legislature from being employed as a private lobbyist.proYea✓
SB197prohibit the spouse of a member of the Legislature from being employed as a private lobbyist.proYea✓
HB1231revise certain provisions related to the sealing of adoption records.proYea✓
SB143raise the revenue threshold for a required audit of a water development district.antiYea✗
SB169establish the Commission on Truth and Reconciliation.proYea✗tabled
HB1079make an appropriation to the Department of Health to provide grants to support mental health and suicide prevention programs, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB162revise public meeting requirements.antiYea✗
HB1140require the secretary of state to determine if a legislatively proposed constitutional amendment complies with the single subject requirement and is not a constitutional revision.proYea✓
HB1140require the secretary of state to determine if a legislatively proposed constitutional amendment complies with the single subject requirement and is not a constitutional revision.proYea✓
HB1124modify provisions pertaining to the testing of automatic tabulating equipment.proYea✓
HB1124modify provisions pertaining to the testing of automatic tabulating equipment.proYea✓
HB1135provide for transparency in the pricing of prescription drugs.proYea✓
HB1135provide for transparency in the pricing of prescription drugs.proYea✓
SB56revise requirements to relocate a county seat.proYea✓
SB56revise requirements to relocate a county seat.proYea✓
SB22streamline examination reports.proYea✓
HB1030make an appropriation for the revised construction costs of the bioproducts facility in Brookings, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1030make an appropriation for the revised construction costs of the bioproducts facility in Brookings, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB158make an appropriation to provide funding for major infrastructure projects to support South Dakota airports.proYea✓
SB200authorize participation in contracts by certain board members and employees of water districts.proYea✓
SB2revise Department of Corrections reporting requirements concerning abuse and neglect of individuals in private contracted facilities.proYea✓
SB5extend the termination date of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council and modify its membership requirements.proYea✓
SB124update maintenance and verification requirements for voter registration files.proYea✗tabled
SB142prohibit certain persons from using the title veterinary technician.proYea✓
HCR6002To encourage the Executive Board of the Legislature to continue researching childhood mental health and mental health services available to children in this state.antiYea✗
HCR6002To encourage the Executive Board of the Legislature to continue researching childhood mental health and mental health services available to children in this state.antiYea✓tabled
SB68modify the approval process for certain out-of-state travel and related costs by a legislative member.proYea✓
SB69modify the composition of the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proYea✓
SB69modify the composition of the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proYea✓
SB160establish post-election audits.proYea✓
SB160establish post-election audits.proYea✓
SB160establish post-election audits.proYea✓
HB1114revise the qualifications to be a member of a county recount board.proYea✓
SB62amend provisions regarding delivery of electronic insurance documents.proYea✓
HB1115revise certain provisions pertaining to the destruction of ballots and pollbooks after an election.proYea✗tabled
SB116authorize legislative intervention into certain cases pertaining to election law.proYea✓
SB116authorize legislative intervention into certain cases pertaining to election law.proYea✓
SB93provide an increased appropriation for the construction costs of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB181authorize the provision of medical records and the imposition of related fees.proYea✓
SB105require updated cost report information for certain community-based health and human services providers.proYea✓
SB105require updated cost report information for certain community-based health and human services providers.proYea✓
HB1220provide that a female who undergoes an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable.proYea✓
HB1220provide that a female who undergoes an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable.proYea✓
SB198allow medical cannabis establishments to maintain certain cardholder data and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB189prohibit purchasing agencies from contracting with companies owned or controlled by certain foreign entities or governments.proYea✓
SB189prohibit purchasing agencies from contracting with companies owned or controlled by certain foreign entities or governments.proYea✓
SB101provide the Department of Health with oversight authority for the provision of emergency medical services.proYea✓
SB101provide the Department of Health with oversight authority for the provision of emergency medical services.proYea✓
HB1201provide for the election of State Brand Board members.proYea✗tabled
SB87establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.proYea✓
SB87establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.proYea✓
HCR6004Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize an interim study of the licensure and nomenclature of emergency medical and advanced life support personnel.proYea✗tabled
HB1035make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for the modernization of the motor vehicle administration system, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1106revise certain provisions pertaining to poll watchers.proYea✓
HB1106revise certain provisions pertaining to poll watchers.proYea✓
SB130provide for philosophical exceptions to required vaccinations.proYea✗tabled
SB123require certain reviews and updating of voter registration records and data sharing.proYea✗tabled
SB10expand certification options for interpreters for the deaf.proYea✓
SB195authorize the redistricting of water development district director areas by the district's board of directors.proYea✗tabled
HB1226regulate industrial hemp-derived delta-8 and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol products, and other hemp-derived psychoactive compounds, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1226regulate industrial hemp-derived delta-8 and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol products, and other hemp-derived psychoactive compounds, and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
SB210appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.proYea✓
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding military affairs.proYea✓
SB185establish the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – South Dakota and revise provisions related to the foreign ownership or control of agricultural land.proNay✗
HB1150provide a medical cannabis patient a registry identification card fee waiver in certain circumstances.proYea✓

2022 Regular Session×0.2463 bills

SB187require state agencies to provide certain information for initiated measure or constitutional amendment fiscal notes.proYea✓
HB1136revise oversight and reporting requirements concerning cannabis.proNay✗
SB12revise the annual report on medical cannabis by the Department of Health to the Legislature.proYea✓
SB12revise the annual report on medical cannabis by the Department of Health to the Legislature.proYea✓
HB1041facilitate legislative oversight of settlement agreements involving a state entity or official.proNay✗
HB1041facilitate legislative oversight of settlement agreements involving a state entity or official.proYea✓
HB1295require an annual report from associations that represent boards of school districts.proYea✗tabled
HB1249require the posting of syllabi and course information.proYea✗tabled
HB1283require the posting of laws regarding hospital, nursing facility, and assisted living center visitation.proYea✓
HB1195direct the Indian Education Advisory Council to make an annual report to the Governor and the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proYea✓
HB1195direct the Indian Education Advisory Council to make an annual report to the Governor and the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proYea✓
HB1310authorize parental review of instructional and curricular materials.proYea✗tabled
HR7004Addressing the Governor's unacceptable actions in matters related to the appraiser certification program.proNay✗
HB1075modify legal and official notice publication requirements.proYea✓
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.proNay✗
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.proNay✗
HB1203require taxing districts to hold a public hearing when increasing property tax revenues relative to the previous year.proNay✗
HB1235require legislative approval for the acquisition, sale, or exchange of real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.proNay✗
HB1328require law enforcement to report certain seizures of property.proNay✗
HB1328require law enforcement to report certain seizures of property.proYea✓
HB1077require certain language for the oath or affirmation for civil office.proYea✓
HB1056revise provisions related to medical cannabis data maintained by the Department of Health.antiYea✗
SB14revise provisions related to the confidential list of medical cannabis cardholders maintained by the Department of Health.antiYea✗
HB1213clarify the Corrections Commission's ability to obtain criminal justice information.proYea✓
HB1007codify a joint committee for legislative redistricting.proNay✗
HB1106provide for the security and privacy of certain personally identifiable information for judicial officers and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB83modify when a motion for expungement of an arrest record may be made and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1215revise the deadlines for state agencies to submit annual budget requests to the Legislative Research Council.proNay✗
HB1336make various clarifying changes to the state budgeting process.proNay✗
HB1335revise certain provisions regarding the expenditure of moneys allotted to the state by the United States of America.proNay✗
HB1087revise certain provisions regarding records that are not open to inspection and copying and deliberations in an executive or closed meeting.antiYea✗
HB1329require a forensic audit of election results after each presidential general election.proNay✗
SB18revise rulemaking authority related to medical cannabis.proYea✓
SB18revise rulemaking authority related to medical cannabis.proYea✓
HB1258protect an individual's conscience from entities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.antiNay✓
HJR5001To apply for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States, to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.proYea✓
HB1028update certain provisions related to the licensure of optometrists.proYea✓
HB1275clarify signature requirements on petitions regarding the change of form of government in municipalities.proYea✓
SB56revise certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System.proYea✓
SB1codify legislation enacted in 2021.proYea✓
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.proYea✓
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.proYea✓
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.proYea✓
HB1061codify an advisory council for the appraiser certification program.proYea✓
SB131require the Board of Regents to provide an annual presentation to the special committee.proYea✓
HCR6008Urging the Associated School Boards of South Dakota to immediately discontinue any affiliation with or participation in the National School Boards Association.proYea✗tabled
HB1234make an appropriation to provide contingency funds for unanticipated costs related to the coronavirus pandemic and to declare an emergency.antiNay✓
HB1238create a task force on jail planning, to make an appropriation of general contingency funds therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1115allow succession to real property by an affidavit.proYea✓
HB1174revise requirements for sales of catalytic converters to scrap metal businesses.proYea✓
HB1174revise requirements for sales of catalytic converters to scrap metal businesses.proYea✓
SB65delineate uses for the South Dakota housing opportunity fund.proYea✓
SB197require the POW/MIA flag be displayed in the Senate and House of Representative chambers.proYea✓
HB1070clarify certain provisions of the rural access infrastructure improvements grant program.proYea✓
HB1079revise provisions regarding court transcript costs.proYea✓
HB1333make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act moneys for child care grants and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1047make an appropriation to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1047make an appropriation to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.proYea✓
SB107provide for the remote witnessing of certain legal instruments.proYea✓
HB1019make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1340appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.proYea✓
SB130authorize the Board of Regents to acquire property, contract for the design and construction of the Dakota State University Applied Research Lab, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.1769 bills

HB1050modify certain publishing requirements in official newspapers.proNay✗
SB123require a comment period for the attorney general's statement regarding initiated measures and initiated amendments.proYea✓
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.proNay✗
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.proNay✗
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.proYea✓
HB1269make an appropriation for the creation of a missing persons clearinghouse website and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB31provide for the release of adult abuse case information to certain parties to assist in the provision of adult protective services.proYea✓
SB82revise certain regulations pertaining to dealers of motor vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, or manufactured homes and mobile homes.proYea✓
HB1263provide price transparency for health care costs.proYea✓
HB1117revise provisions for public meetings held by teleconference.proNay✗
HB1014establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.proYea✓
SB5include a child's legal parents and guardians in the list of parties who may receive information related to reports of the child's abuse or neglect.proYea✓
SB83require the provision of information regarding perinatal hospice.proYea✓
SB72revise notification requirements for listing and delisting species on the threatened and endangered species list.proYea✓
SB174revise provisions related to the automatic removal of certain charges or convictions from a defendant's public record.proYea✓
SB103provide for the confidentiality of personal information of persons affiliated with nonprofit corporations.antiYea✗
HB1078revise certain provisions regarding the South Dakota State Historical Society.antiYea✗
SB128revise certain provisions related to news media coverage of high school activities.proYea✓
HB1199establish the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.proYea✓
SB74revise certain provisions regarding drones.proYea✓
SB77require certain font size for initiated measure petitions and constitutional amendment petitions.proNay✗
SB77require certain font size for initiated measure petitions and constitutional amendment petitions.proYea✓
SB94revise requirements relating to the publication of milk regulation ordinances.proYea✓
SB85modify the composition of the Retirement Laws Committee.proYea✓
SB97modify provisions regarding the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proNay✗
SB3enforce directives regarding contagious disease control.antiYea✗
SB3enforce directives regarding contagious disease control.antiYea✗
SB86revise certain requirements regarding the review of initiated amendments to the Constitution and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1189establish a tribal flag display in the rotunda of the capitol building.proYea✓
HB1194authorize the review of certain executive orders issued by the President of the United States.proNay✗
HB1111revise certain provisions regarding inspections and seizures by, and forfeitures involving, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.proYea✓
HB1223prohibit certain social media censorship.proNay✗
HB1028revise petition requirements and the criteria for issuance of a water right permit.antiNay✓
HB1067modify identification requirements for a marriage license and to provide certain provisions for a name change.proYea✓
SB80revise provisions regarding the legislative redistricting process.proYea✓
HCR6008To reauthorize the Mental Health Services Delivery Task Force for the limited purposes of monitoring the growth and development of current initiatives in the delivery of mental health services, reviewing and proposing adjustments to the levels of funding, and ensuring that the statutory and regulatory framework complements intended outcomes.proYea✓
HCR6008To reauthorize the Mental Health Services Delivery Task Force for the limited purposes of monitoring the growth and development of current initiatives in the delivery of mental health services, reviewing and proposing adjustments to the levels of funding, and ensuring that the statutory and regulatory framework complements intended outcomes.proYea✓
SB35make an appropriation to implement provisions concerning the legalization, regulation, and taxation of marijuana, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.antiYea✗
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.antiYea✗
SB124provide protections for the exercise of religious freedom.proYea✓
HB1165create the trust fund for unclaimed property and to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances.proYea✗tabled
HB1281create the state IT modernization fund, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HR7001On the potential impeachment of Jason Ravnsborg, Attorney General of the State of South Dakota.proYea✓
HCR6014To acknowledge and honor the Native American children who were survivors of the boarding schools in this state.proYea✓
SB145revise the process of filling vacancies for candidates for elected office.proYea✓
HJR5005Proposing and submitting to the voters at the 2022 general election a new section to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation and administration of the South Dakota forever trust fund.proYea✗tabled
HJR5004Proposing and submitting to the voters at the 2022 primary election a new section to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation and administration of a trust fund using the net receipts from unclaimed property.proNay✗
HB1166make an appropriation to support the Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1166make an appropriation to support the Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1044transfer the Office of Indian Education to the Department of Education.proYea✗tabled
SB108revise certain provisions related to cooperatives.proYea✓
HB1033update certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System, to revise certain provisions relating to reemployment after retirement with the South Dakota Retirement System, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB59revise the allocation of fees collected by the obligation recovery center and to revise certain venue, jurisdiction, and collection efforts regarding the co-owners of titled motor vehicles, motorcycles, and boats.proYea✓
HB1090modify certain requirements for domestic not-for-profit corporations and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1090modify certain requirements for domestic not-for-profit corporations and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1136revise the authority of the Department of Health as it relates to counties and municipalities.proNay✗
HB1127revise certain provisions regarding official meetings conducted by teleconference.proYea✓
SB48authorize the payment of lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB193revise certain provisions regarding remote notarization.proYea✓
SB112establish requirements for filling the vacancies of certain constitutional offices.proYea✓
SCR601Urging the members of South Dakota's congressional delegation to vote against any act admitting the District of Columbia as a separate state.proYea✓
HB1064make an appropriation for and the establishment of peer support and critical incident stress management training for first responder organizations, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1064make an appropriation for and the establishment of peer support and critical incident stress management training for first responder organizations, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB6correct technical errors in statutory cross-references related to the Department of Social Services.proYea✓
SB54make an appropriation to build a bison visitors center in Custer State Park and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB131make an appropriation for the improvement of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1241provide for participation in a parent education program upon filing for divorce.proYea✓
HB1241provide for participation in a parent education program upon filing for divorce.proNay✗

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