Helene Duhamel on Business regulations

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2026 Regular Session×1.0060 bills

SCR601encouraging honest economic development rooted in the republican principles of limited government, deregulation, and organic entrepreneurial growth.proNay✗
SB60restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement.antiYea✗
HB1064provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.proNay✗
HB1064provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.proNay✗
SB110regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.antiNay✓
SB110regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.antiNay✓
SB135protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.antiYea✗
SB227establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration.antiNay✓
SB135protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.antiYea✗
HB1077consider a cultivated-protein food product to be adulterated food.antiNay✓
HB1077consider a cultivated-protein food product to be adulterated food.antiNay✓
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
HB1189establish a greater tire weight limit for a mobile crane moving on any highway in this state.proYea✓
HB1096allow for the direct creation of a limited liability limited partnership.proYea✓
SB160require the registration of fishing guides.antiYea✓tabled
HB1101prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on an individual's status as a living organ donor.antiYea✗
SB124temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.antiNay✓
SB124temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.antiNay✓
SB111require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request and maintain transparent interoperability interfaces.antiYea✗
SB23include certain types of vehicles in the unpaid repair bill titling process.proYea✓
SB49safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.antiYea✗
SB49safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.antiYea✗
SB103address the assumption of risk by an individual present at a shooting range.proYea✗tabled
SB39revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.proYea✓
SB39revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.proYea✓
HB1263eliminate an exclusion from the definition of an agricultural equipment dealer.antiYea✗
HB1263eliminate an exclusion from the definition of an agricultural equipment dealer.antiYea✗
HB1299permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.proYea✓
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.proYea✓
SB49safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.antiYea✗
HB1038allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.antiYea✗
SB39revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.proYea✓
HB1058require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor.antiYea✗
SB211prohibit certain billing practices by ambulance service providers and establish reimbursement standards for out-of-network emergency medical services.antiNay✓
SB221regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.antiNay✓
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.antiYea✗
SB221regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
SB10revise a provision related to the adoption of federal motor carrier regulations.proYea✓
SB77ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
SB9revise provisions regarding notices to the one-call notification center.proYea✓
SB61ban hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes.antiYea✗
SB168regulate the use of chatbots by minors.antiYea✓tabled
SB193clarify the definition of backup electric generation.proYea✓
SB193clarify the definition of backup electric generation.proYea✓
SB193clarify the definition of backup electric generation.proYea✓
HB1111modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien.proYea✓
HB1111modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien.proYea✓
HB1119modify provisions regarding directors serving on a farm mutual insurer’s board.proYea✓
SB98prevent virtual currency kiosk fraud.antiYea✗
HB1220regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
HB1148adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.antiYea✗
SB88clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.proYea✓
HCR6004encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.proNay✗
HB1019revise provisions regarding pesticide laws.antiYea✗
HB1019revise provisions regarding pesticide laws.antiYea✗
HB1066revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.antiYea✗
HB1066revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.antiYea✗
SB129update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.antiYea✗
SB129update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.antiYea✗
SB14modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7075 bills

HB1027Repeal obsolete provisions pertaining to noncollecting retailers.proYea✓
HB1116Repeal a reporting requirement regarding industrial hemp.proYea✓
HB1116Repeal a reporting requirement regarding industrial hemp.proYea✓
HB1192Remove the maximum fee permitted to be charged by a notary.proYea✓
HB1192Remove the maximum fee permitted to be charged by a notary.proYea✓
SB36Repeal the oath requirement for an application for a lodging establishment, campground, food service establishment, or mobile food service establishment license.proYea✓
SB107Exempt trailer manufacturers and trailer dealers from certain provisions regarding motor vehicle dealer license requirements.proYea✓
SB166Clarify that a digital network is not subject to a cause of action based on the doctrine of product liability.proYea✓
SB166Clarify that a digital network is not subject to a cause of action based on the doctrine of product liability.proYea✓
HB1176Provide that equine dental maintenance not constitute the practice of veterinary medicine.proYea✗tabled
HB1118Prohibit the award or use of state moneys for the research, production, promotion, sale, or distribution of cell-cultured protein.antiYea✗
HB1118Prohibit the award or use of state moneys for the research, production, promotion, sale, or distribution of cell-cultured protein.antiYea✗
HCR6002Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to remove the requirement of a project labor agreement for federal construction projects.proYea✓
SB134Provide limitations on liability and damages caused by a wildfire.proYea✗tabled
SB18Require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.antiNay✗tabled
HB1109Prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cell-cultured meat in this state, and to provide a penalty therefor.antiNay✓
HB1109Prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cell-cultured meat in this state, and to provide a penalty therefor.antiNay✓
HB1109Prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cell-cultured meat in this state, and to provide a penalty therefor.antiNay✓
SB81Prohibit the use of a firearms code for transactions involving firearms, accessories, components, and ammunition and to provide a civil penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1056Prohibit the preparation, sale, and distribution of certain kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
SB30Remove outdated provisions within the insurance code.proYea✓
SB93Prohibit payment or rebate of insurance deductibles by contractors providing motor vehicle repair services.antiYea✗
HB1232Modify requirements relating to the operation of salons and booths and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB27Revise provisions relating to licensing fees for cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology.proYea✓
SB27Revise provisions relating to licensing fees for cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology.proYea✓
SB27Revise provisions relating to licensing fees for cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology.proYea✓
SB179Modify requirements for off-road vehicle dealers at special events.proYea✓
HB1008Include a hybrid facility as a facility to be regulated by the Public Utilities Commission.antiYea✗
HB1053Require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
HB1053Require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
HB1079Increase the number of off-sale licenses from two to three in municipalities and counties of one thousand or less.proYea✓
HB1157Amend the maximum fee limit due when applying for a county drainage permit.proNay✗
HB1157Amend the maximum fee limit due when applying for a county drainage permit.proYea✓
HB1249Protect landowners from the use of deception, fraud, harassment, intimidation, misrepresentation, or threat, in acquiring easements or easement options.antiNay✓
HB1249Protect landowners from the use of deception, fraud, harassment, intimidation, misrepresentation, or threat, in acquiring easements or easement options.antiNay✓
SB28Revise provisions relating to licensing fees and license renewal dates for the practice of barbering and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB129Modify renewal fee requirements for an on-sale liquor licensee whose business premises have been annexed into a municipality of the first class.proYea✓
SB129Modify renewal fee requirements for an on-sale liquor licensee whose business premises have been annexed into a municipality of the first class.proYea✓
SB135Exempt a motor vehicle insurer from a certain title fee.proYea✓
SB174Include certain types of vehicles in the abandoned titling process.proYea✓
SB180To require age verification before an individual may access an application from an online application store.antiYea✓tabled
SB219Require the acceptance of a cash payment for admission to a school-affiliated event.proNay✗
HB1069Regulate vapor products and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✓tabled
HB1015Increase licensure fees related to the practice of funeral service and cremation.antiYea✗
HB1022Prohibit the misbranding of any cell-cultured protein product.antiYea✗
HB1022Prohibit the misbranding of any cell-cultured protein product.antiYea✗
HB1225Update and repeal provisions related to the reporting of hospital charge information.proYea✓
HB1245Exempt from the state sales and use tax gross receipts for certain services to a partnership.proYea✓
SB14Revise and repeal provisions related to agricultural production facilities and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
SB14Revise and repeal provisions related to agricultural production facilities and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
SB14Revise and repeal provisions related to agricultural production facilities and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
SB25Clarify the adoption and use of the plumbing code.proYea✓
SB25Clarify the adoption and use of the plumbing code.proYea✓
SB26Reduce employer contribution rates and increase the administrative fee rate for reemployment assistance.proYea✓
SB42Clarify the wholesale purchase price of tobacco products.proYea✓
SB43Establish a timeframe within which a remote seller and marketplace provider must register and remit sales tax.antiYea✗
SB114Restrict warrantless searches of a taxidermy business.proYea✗tabled
SB154Prohibit pharmaceutical manufacturers from interfering in contracts between 340B entities and pharmacies and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
SB171Add questions about historical property to seller's disclosure statement.antiYea✗
SB175Create provisions governing litigation financing.antiYea✗
SB175Create provisions governing litigation financing.antiYea✗
SB205Increase the limit on the number of video lottery machines in a licensed establishment.proYea✓
HB1083Modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien.antiYea✗
HB1083Modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien.antiYea✗
SB40Revise Department of Transportation regulatory authority regarding aeronautics.antiYea✗
SB157Require proof of workers' compensation insurance for contractors of public improvements.antiNay✓
SB47Clarify eligibility for licensure as a video lottery operator.antiYea✗
HB1021Modify the annual fee for concentrated animal feeding operations and to establish an application fee.antiYea✗
SB24Revise provisions relating to the promulgation of rules to set licensing and inspection fees for plumbers and related professions.antiYea✗
SB24Revise provisions relating to the promulgation of rules to set licensing and inspection fees for plumbers and related professions.antiYea✗
SB31Revise amounts for inspection fees for electrical installations.antiYea✗
SB31Revise amounts for inspection fees for electrical installations.antiYea✗
SB31Revise amounts for inspection fees for electrical installations.antiYea✗
SB32Revise amounts for licensing fees for the practice of accountancy.antiYea✗
SB1Update references to certain federal motor carrier regulations.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4935 bills

HB1060revise certain provisions related to travel reimbursement.proYea✓
HB1086establish an enhanced penalty for probationers intentionally causing contact with bodily fluids or human waste with a Unified Judicial System employee.proYea✓
HB1086establish an enhanced penalty for probationers intentionally causing contact with bodily fluids or human waste with a Unified Judicial System employee.proYea✓
HB1007amend the requirement to employ a county veterans' service officer.proYea✓
SB122ensure the availability of law enforcement and emergency services in certain state parks and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1231place restrictions on the ownership of agricultural land.antiYea✗
HB1089exclude certain crimes from presumptive probation.proYea✓
HB1089exclude certain crimes from presumptive probation.proYea✓
SB95exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.proNay✗
HB1035extend the period of renewal for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.proYea✓
HB1035extend the period of renewal for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.proYea✓
HB1163amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.proYea✓
HB1163amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.proYea✓
HB1186define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement.proYea✓
HB1186define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement.proYea✓
HB1063amend the valuation service used to value vehicles.proYea✓
SB119permit the use of tribal identification cards when registering to vote.proYea✓
SB119permit the use of tribal identification cards when registering to vote.proYea✓
HCR6010Acknowledging the need to protect our borders and affirming South Dakota's support of the defense of the southern border.proYea✓
HB1211repeal the Midwestern Regional Higher Education Compact.antiYea✗
SB170repeal and replace an appropriation regarding the South Dakota women's prison and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SJR508Applying 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 members of Congress and other federal officials.proYea✗tabled
HB1090revise provisions related to tax deeds and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB12authorize certain employer actions regarding the use of cannabis by an employee or a prospective employee.antiYea✗
HB1029modify and repeal provisions related to the licensure of hearing aid dispensers and audiologists.proYea✓
HB1062make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB172allow a person to temporarily take responsibility of a feral cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering the animal.proYea✓
HB1083permit a person convicted of certain driving under the influence offenses to drive for certain purposes.antiYea✗
HB1083permit a person convicted of certain driving under the influence offenses to drive for certain purposes.antiYea✗
SJR509Applying 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✗tabled
SB107prohibit the dissemination of materially deceptive media without disclosure and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✓tabled
SB64revise provisions related to the regulation of emergency medical services and associated personnel.antiYea✗
SB64revise provisions related to the regulation of emergency medical services and associated personnel.antiYea✗
SB111revise requirements for mining and mineral exploration.proYea✓
SB111revise requirements for mining and mineral exploration.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.3430 bills

SB42modify power of attorney requirements for certain vehicle transfer authorizations.proYea✓
SB159revise provisions regarding vehicle warranty claims.proYea✓
HB1090modify protections for agricultural operations from nuisance claims.proYea✓
HB1090modify protections for agricultural operations from nuisance claims.proYea✓
HB1016authorize the South Dakota Department of Corrections to construct a prison facility for offenders committed to the Department of Corrections in Rapid City, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB33amend an appropriation for the revised construction costs of the Mineral Industries Building at the School of Mines and Technology, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1026make an appropriation for costs related to suppression of wildfires in the state and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1023make an appropriation for the construction of a maintenance shop for the Wildland Fire Suppression Division in Rapid City and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB133modify the design of license plates to include the state motto.proNay✗
SB132revise the appointment of legislators to the Agricultural Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force.proYea✓
SB132revise the appointment of legislators to the Agricultural Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force.proYea✓
SB189prohibit purchasing agencies from contracting with companies owned or controlled by certain foreign entities or governments.antiYea✗
SB189prohibit purchasing agencies from contracting with companies owned or controlled by certain foreign entities or governments.antiYea✗
HB1011revise employer contribution rates.antiYea✗
HB1183authorize the state's participation in the interstate compact on occupational therapy licensure.antiYea✗
SB11update the deposit threshold for actions related to general rate cases.proYea✓
SB11update the deposit threshold for actions related to general rate cases.proYea✓
HB1007add emergency medical services personnel to Class B public safety membership of the South Dakota Retirement System.proYea✓
HB1193amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.proYea✓
SB77reinstate the restricted real estate broker's license for auctioneers and revise real estate licensing.proYea✓
SB111establish and modify provisions related to economic development.proYea✓
SB111establish and modify provisions related to economic development.proYea✓
SB104reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
SB104reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
HB1025revise the fees for registration of an apiary.antiYea✗
SB208require financial institutions to report exploitation of an elder or an adult with a disability.antiYea✓tabled
HB1137reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
HB1137reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
SB202clarify the application of the state sales tax on certain goods purchased by a retailer and given to a customer without charge as part of a taxable retail sale.proNay✗
HB1209revise provisions regarding industrial hemp.antiNay✓

2022 Regular Session×0.2423 bills

SB188allow for unlicensed businesses to store alcoholic beverages.proYea✓
SB61make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education to support the purchase of simulation equipment for a health sciences clinical simulation center on the campus of Southeast Technical College and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1102reduce the exempt commercial policyholder aggregate premium requirement.proYea✓
SB160exempt motor vehicle service contracts from the insurance code.proYea✓
HB1176grant immunity from certain liabilities for camping activities.proNay✗
HB1176grant immunity from certain liabilities for camping activities.proYea✓
HB1322provide for the direct sale of certain home-produced or home-processed foods and food products.proYea✓
SB135revise provisions regarding agritourism liability.proYea✓
SB135revise provisions regarding agritourism liability.proYea✓
SB37repeal the bingo distributor license and bingo manufacturer license and to repeal the bingo tax.proYea✓
HB1096revise provisions regarding livestock identification.proNay✗
HB1177establish provisions regarding ejection of persons from certain lodging establishments and recreational vehicle facilities.proYea✓
HB1060consolidate certain domestication provisions in the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.proYea✓
SCR602To encourage the executive branch of this state to examine mitigation efforts to curtail the spread of aquatic invasive species.proYea✓
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.proYea✓
HB1174revise requirements for sales of catalytic converters to scrap metal businesses.antiYea✗
SB179modify certain provisions regarding municipal campgrounds.antiYea✗
SB3provide for the use and regulated sale of marijuana.proNay✗
HB1084provide for the regulation of motorized foot scooters and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1289update provisions regarding self-service storage.antiYea✗
SB47revise certain provisions regarding money transmission.proYea✓
SB58make an appropriation for the construction of a new state public health laboratory and the renovation of the existing laboratory and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB49authorize the Department of the Military to construct a cold storage building located in Rapid City, South Dakota, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗

2021 Regular Session×0.1719 bills

SB39repeal the registration requirements for certain amusement devices.proYea✓
HB1203authorize banks to engage in business with industrial hemp or marijuana licensees and associated persons.proYea✓
HB1109modify requirements and restrictions related to certain alcoholic beverages.proYea✓
SJR502To 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.proNay✗
SB87exempt health benefit plans sponsored by nonprofit agricultural organizations from insurance regulation.proNay✗
HB1098authorize the shipment of cigars to persons in this state under certain conditions and to provide a penalty.proYea✓
HB1155remove certain restrictions on gifts of agricultural land.proYea✓
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.proYea✓
SB53revise certification and renewal fees for water supply and treatment system operators.proYea✓
SB53revise certification and renewal fees for water supply and treatment system operators.proYea✓
HB1035remove the locking seal requirement for the transportation of big game animals.proYea✓
HB1077provide for licensure by endorsement for certain licensed professionals and occupations.proYea✓
HCR6006Urging efforts to increase competition and transparency among livestock packers.antiYea✗
SB187establish provisions concerning the sale of adult-use retail marijuana.proNay✗
HB1192provide for the use of motorized foot scooters.antiYea✗
SB128revise certain provisions related to news media coverage of high school activities.proYea✓
SB128revise certain provisions related to news media coverage of high school activities.proYea✓
HB1007revise certain provisions regarding checks or bid bonds for public improvements.proYea✓
SB75correct an error in a statutory cross-reference within the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1220 bills

HB1179authorize series limited liability companies.proYea✓
HB1092provide for an assumption of risk by any person engaged in off-road vehicle activity and to limit the liability of the renters of off-road vehicles under certain circumstances.proYea✓
HB1016revise certain provisions regarding money transmission.proYea✓
HB1080revise certain provisions regarding grain buyers.proYea✓
HB1084increase the maximum allowable height of certain vehicles carrying baled feed and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB97title vehicles older than thirty years with no existing record.proYea✓
SB97title vehicles older than thirty years with no existing record.proYea✓
HB1081exempt from alcoholic beverage regulations certain uses of alcohol by postsecondary institutions.proYea✓
HB1015revise certain provisions regarding banks.proYea✓
SB104limit entitlement to mechanics' liens.proYea✓
HB1109revise the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.proYea✓
SB28repeal provisions regarding the restricted real estate broker's license for auctioneers and to revise certain provisions regarding real estate licensing.antiYea✗
SB152delineate activities not constituting the corporate practice of chiropractic.proYea✓
SB152delineate activities not constituting the corporate practice of chiropractic.proYea✓
HB1063revise certain provisions regarding the purchase, distribution, and sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of twenty-one.antiYea✗
HB1025revise certain provisions regarding plugging and performance bonds for oil and gas wells.proYea✓
SB140provide for the resolution of alleged certain disability violations.proYea✓
SB187revise certain provisions regarding reemployment assistance benefits in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB192create the small business economic disaster relief subfund, to provide for the transfer of certain funds into the subfund, to authorize the Economic Development Finance Authority to make a grant to the subfund, to provide for the continuous appropriation of the subfund, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB22to revise certain provisions regarding pesticide registration, pesticide application, and enforcement of pesticide laws.proYea✓

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