Red Dawn Foster on Government transparency

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2026 Regular Session×1.0066 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✓
SB73revise provisions relating to state financial practices.proYea✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proNay✗
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proNay✗
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.proYea✓
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✓
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.proNay✗
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✓
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✓
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✓
SB90expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.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.antiNay✓
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.proYea✓
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✓
HB1147make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.proYea✗tabled
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✓
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.proYea✓
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.antiNay✓
SB75amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.proYea✓
SB75amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.proYea✓
HCR6004encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.proYea✓
SB53ensure uniformity in member identification provisions governing the South Dakota Retirement System.proYea✓
SB53ensure uniformity in member identification provisions governing the South Dakota Retirement System.proYea✓
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.proNay✗
HB1056require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.antiYea✗
HB1262make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SCR606encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River.proNay✗
HB1262make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.proNay✗

2025 Regular Session×0.7053 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.proYea✓
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proYea✓
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✓
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.proNay✗
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
HB1051Update provisions on the interim legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking.proYea✓
HB1063Revise the provisions for preparing a fiscal note for ballot questions.proYea✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
HB1238Establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans' benefit matter.proNay✗
HB1031Update the South Dakota Retirement System member identity verification procedures.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.proNay✗
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.proNay✗
HB1216Modify and repeal provisions related to the Legislative Research Council.proYea✓
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.proNay✗
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.antiNay✓
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✓
SB131Establish an electronic system for vehicle titles.proYea✓
HB1160Waive the driver license renewal period for members of the military and their families, and employees of the state department.proYea✓
HCR6008Supporting the effort to bring Amtrak passenger rail service to the state.proYea✓
SB127Authorize the expenditure of moneys and make an appropriation for grants supporting airport terminal improvements and expansion.proYea✓
SB156Increase the minimum age for marriage.proNay✗

2024 Regular Session×0.4945 bills

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.proNay✗
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.proNay✗
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✗
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✓
HB1071revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.proNay✗
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.proNay✗
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✗
HB1076require the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.proNay✗
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✓
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✓
HB1118revise unclaimed property provisions.proYea✓
HB1118revise unclaimed property provisions.proYea✓
SB87revise provisions related to the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners and its appointed professional councils.proNay✗
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.proNay✓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.proNay✗
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.proNay✗
SB199revise provisions pertaining to the consolidation or boundary changes of counties.proYea✓
HB1140revise certain provisions relating to petitions containing illegal actions and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1001repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates.proNay✓tabled
SB130consider certain goods when given as a prize through a redemption store as purchases for resale.proYea✓
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✓
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.proYea✓
HB1080make an appropriation to improve visitation to and awareness of the South Dakota Hall of Fame.proYea✗tabled
SB168make an appropriation for victim services.proYea✓
SB168make an appropriation for victim services.proYea✓
HB1061make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1061make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB31create the indigent legal services fund, to provide ongoing revenue therefor, and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✗tabled
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✓
HB1068allow disabled veterans to obtain a standard issue county motor vehicle or motorcycle license plate.proYea✓
HB1073keep interest earned on incarceration construction fund moneys in the same fund.proYea✓
HB1073keep interest earned on incarceration construction fund moneys in the same fund.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.3439 bills

SB197prohibit the spouse of a member of the Legislature from being employed as a private lobbyist.proNay✗
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✓
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✓
HB1124modify provisions pertaining to the testing of automatic tabulating equipment.proYea✓
HB1135provide for transparency in the pricing of prescription drugs.proYea✓
SB56revise requirements to relocate a county seat.proNay✗
SB56revise requirements to relocate a county seat.proNay✗
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.proNay✗
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✓
SB158make an appropriation to provide funding for major infrastructure projects to support South Dakota airports.proYea✓
SB5extend the termination date of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council and modify its membership requirements.proYea✓
SB69modify the composition of the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proNay✗
SB160establish post-election audits.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✓
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✓
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✓
SB87establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.proYea✓
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✓
HB1166revise certain provisions related to mileage reimbursement.proNay✓tabled
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.proNay✓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✓
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✗
HB1241waive the fee for nondriver identification cards for individuals who are homeless and to make an appropriation therefor.proNay✓tabled

2022 Regular Session×0.2459 bills

SB187require state agencies to provide certain information for initiated measure or constitutional amendment fiscal notes.proYea✓
HB1136revise oversight and reporting requirements concerning cannabis.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.proNay✗
HB1041facilitate legislative oversight of settlement agreements involving a state entity or official.proYea✓
SB92require that taxpayer funded pool arrangements providing workers' compensation coverage demonstrate financial stability, reliable management, and fair pricing.proYea✗tabled
HB1283require the posting of laws regarding hospital, nursing facility, and assisted living center visitation.proYea✓
SB11revise provisions regarding the medical marijuana oversight committee.proYea✓
SB11revise provisions regarding the medical marijuana oversight committee.proYea✓
SB108repeal certain reporting requirements to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council.antiYea✗
SB207enact the uniform electronic recordation of custodial interrogations act.proYea✓
SB163address transparency in prescription drug pricing.proYea✓
SB163address transparency in prescription drug pricing.proYea✓
SB117revise the gross receipts tax on certain food.antiYea✗
SB117revise the gross receipts tax on certain food.antiNay✓
HB1056revise provisions related to medical cannabis data maintained by the Department of Health.antiNay✓
HB1056revise provisions related to medical cannabis data maintained by the Department of Health.antiNay✓
SB14revise provisions related to the confidential list of medical cannabis cardholders 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✗
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✓
HB1087revise certain provisions regarding records that are not open to inspection and copying and deliberations in an executive or closed meeting.antiYea✗
HB1087revise certain provisions regarding records that are not open to inspection and copying and deliberations in an executive or closed meeting.antiYea✗
SB164clarify the requirements for the execution of a living will declaration.proYea✓
SB21revise provisions related to the revocation of a medical cannabis registry identification card.proYea✓
SB21revise provisions related to the revocation of a medical cannabis registry identification card.proYea✓
SB21revise provisions related to the revocation of a medical cannabis registry identification card.proYea✓
SB204establish a process for the abandonment of certain pipelines.proYea✗tabled
SB18revise rulemaking authority related to medical cannabis.proYea✓
SB18revise rulemaking authority related to medical cannabis.proNay✗
HB1258protect an individual's conscience from entities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.antiYea✓tabled
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.proNay✗
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✓
HB1128protect the integrity of reemployment assistance.proYea✓
HB1128protect the integrity of reemployment assistance.proYea✓
SB168provide public access to abandoned cemeteries.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✓
HB1061codify an advisory council for the appraiser certification program.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✓
SB126require closure of litigation over the recreational use of nonmeandered waters.antiNay✓
SB65delineate uses for the South Dakota housing opportunity fund.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✓
HB1063revise the approval process for state employee household moving allowances.proYea✓
HB1070clarify certain provisions of the rural access infrastructure improvements grant program.proYea✓
SB88revise certain provisions regarding the State Conservation Commission and conservation districts.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✓
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.proYea✓
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.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×0.1780 bills

SB123require a comment period for the attorney general's statement regarding initiated measures and initiated amendments.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.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✓
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✓
HB1263provide price transparency for health care costs.proYea✓
HB1014establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.proYea✓
HB1014establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.proYea✓
SB92require that certain proposed rules include a housing cost impact statement.proYea✓
SB92require that certain proposed rules include a housing cost impact statement.proYea✓
SB116revise certain provisions regarding voter registration records.proYea✗tabled
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✓
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✓
SB73revise provisions regarding the sale of certain government owned vehicles by an auction agency.proYea✓
SB103provide for the confidentiality of personal information of persons affiliated with nonprofit corporations.antiNay✓
SB103provide for the confidentiality of personal information of persons affiliated with nonprofit corporations.antiNay✓
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✓
SB128revise certain provisions related to news media coverage of high school activities.proYea✓
SB142modify the meeting place and notice requirements for county commission meetings.proYea✓
SB142modify the meeting place and notice requirements for county commission meetings.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.proNay✗
SB1codify legislation enacted in 2020.proYea✓
SB85modify the composition of the Retirement Laws Committee.proNay✗
SB97modify provisions regarding the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proNay✗
SB3enforce directives regarding contagious disease control.antiYea✗
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.proNay✗
HB1060direct certain persons to notify funeral directors of communicable diseases or conditions.proYea✓
SB138provide flexibility for certain municipal budget provisions.proYea✓
SB138provide flexibility for certain municipal budget provisions.proYea✓
HB1189establish a tribal flag display in the rotunda of the capitol building.proYea✓
SRD901Proposing to disapprove Executive Order 2021-03 as set forth on pages 52 to 64, inclusive, of the Senate Journal.proYea✓
HB1111revise certain provisions regarding inspections and seizures by, and forfeitures involving, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.proYea✓
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✓
HB1067modify identification requirements for a marriage license and to provide certain provisions for a name change.proNay✗
SB80revise provisions regarding the legislative redistricting process.proYea✓
SB80revise provisions regarding the legislative redistricting process.proNay✗
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✓
SB137provide for the reimbursement of lost revenue for businesses forcibly closed by a governmental entity.proYea✗tabled
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.antiNay✓
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.antiNay✓
SB124provide protections for the exercise of religious freedom.proYea✓
SB106eliminate the exemption from the perpetual care funds provisions for certain cemeteries.proNay✗
SB106eliminate the exemption from the perpetual care funds provisions for certain cemeteries.proNay✗
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✓
HB1166make an appropriation to support the Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1032revise the minimum cost of living adjustment and revise terminology of the South Dakota Retirement System.proNay✗
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✓
HB1027identify Water Management Board officers, authorize appointment of a prehearing officer, and define the duties of the prehearing officer.proYea✓
HB1090modify certain requirements for domestic not-for-profit corporations and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1127revise certain provisions regarding official meetings conducted by teleconference.proYea✓
HB1127revise certain provisions regarding official meetings conducted by teleconference.proYea✓
SJR501Rescinding a House Joint Resolution calling for a constitutional convention for the sole purpose of changing the Constitution of the United States.antiYea✗
SB23correct a technical error concerning a cross-reference relating to certain reporting requirements for the building South Dakota programs.proYea✓
SB38correct technical errors in and make stylistic revisions to certain provisions regarding public utilities.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✓
SB179authorize members of the Legislature to submit a request for continuing education to a licensing board or commission in this state.proYea✓
SB179authorize members of the Legislature to submit a request for continuing education to a licensing board or commission in this state.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.proNay✗
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✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1247 bills

SB20create a monitor to review and respond to complaints related to the care provided to youth in the custody or care of certain care facilities, treatment centers, and programs.proYea✓
SB2require the Department of Social Services to fully support a statewide centralized resource information system.proYea✓
SB2require the Department of Social Services to fully support a statewide centralized resource information system.proYea✓
SB2require the Department of Social Services to fully support a statewide centralized resource information system.proYea✓
HCR6008To authorize a legislative study for the continuum of care for the disabled and elderly of South Dakota.proYea✓
HCR6008To authorize a legislative study for the continuum of care for the disabled and elderly of South Dakota.proNay✓tabled
HB1056authorize video monitoring of residents in assisted living centers and nursing facilities.proYea✓
HB1056authorize video monitoring of residents in assisted living centers and nursing facilities.proYea✓
HB1007require certain adjustments to the assessed value of agricultural land if factors impact the land's productivity and to require those adjustments to be documented.proYea✓
SB27establish a missing persons clearinghouse.proYea✓
HB1178revise the seller's property condition disclosure statement.proYea✓
HB1051revise certain provisions regarding public access to voter registration data.antiNay✓
SB103limit the disclosure of presidential election results and to provide for a suspension of such disclosure.antiYea✓tabled
HB1140provide for a regular review of parenting guidelines.proYea✓
HB1060revise certain provisions regarding the use of the aeronautics fund.proNay✓tabled
SB73exempt certain persons from the requirement to publish name changes.antiYea✗
HB1207extend the termination date for the Juvenile Justice Public Safety Oversight Council.proYea✓
SB55require the Board of Regents to assemble a task force to study the operations and functions of the institutions of higher education under the board's authority.proNay✗
SB55require the Board of Regents to assemble a task force to study the operations and functions of the institutions of higher education under the board's authority.proYea✓
SB148adopt the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.proYea✓
SB157revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.proNay✗
SB157revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.proNay✗
HB1165revise provisions regarding the acceptance of gifts by municipalities.antiYea✗
HB1107define style and form and authorize the code commission to make certain style and form edits to legislative acts.proYea✓
HB1023permit the secretary of revenue to issue cease and desist orders and to impose a civil penalty on certain public auctions.proYea✓
SB92to provide for the repurposing of STAR Academy.proNay✗
HB1096prohibit commercial surrogacy contracts, provide a penalty for facilitating a commercial surrogacy, and establish an interim committee to evaluate surrogacy in the state.proYea✗tabled
HB1086repeal certain fees charged by a clerk of courts.proYea✓
SB15revise certain provisions regarding the retention of motor vehicle title documents by the Department of Revenue.proYea✓
HB1026revise certain provisions relating to use of security for cleanup and remediation of environmental problems.proYea✓
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.antiNay✓
SB45transfer the functions of the South Dakota Value Added Finance Authority to the South Dakota Economic Development Finance Authority and the South Dakota Board of Economic Development and to abolish the South Dakota Value Added Finance Authority.proNay✗
SB173to establish limitations applicable to initial family assessments.proYea✗tabled
HB1213provide a transfer of funds for critical teaching needs scholarships and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1213provide a transfer of funds for critical teaching needs scholarships and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HCR6015To provide for a legislative task force to study, report, and develop and consider recommendations and proposed legislation regarding the evaluation and standardization of quality measurements of agricultural products.proYea✓
HCR6015To provide for a legislative task force to study, report, and develop and consider recommendations and proposed legislation regarding the evaluation and standardization of quality measurements of agricultural products.proYea✗tabled
HCR6004To create a task force for the purpose of reviewing the manner in which mental health services are delivered in this state and considering changes to existing models or alternative models that could be utilized for the delivery of mental health services on a regional basis in this state.proYea✓
HCR6004To create a task force for the purpose of reviewing the manner in which mental health services are delivered in this state and considering changes to existing models or alternative models that could be utilized for the delivery of mental health services on a regional basis in this state.proYea✓
HCR6017To encourage the creation of an interim legislative study to address infrastructure and funding support related to the expansion of Ellsworth Air Force Base.proYea✓
HCR6017To encourage the creation of an interim legislative study to address infrastructure and funding support related to the expansion of Ellsworth Air Force Base.proYea✓
HB1296revise the authority of the Governor in times of a disaster, act of terrorism, or emergency and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB70authorize the use of Spanish in obtaining certain driver licenses and permits.proYea✓
SB70authorize the use of Spanish in obtaining certain driver licenses and permits.proYea✓
SB70authorize the use of Spanish in obtaining certain driver licenses and permits.proYea✓
HCR6022Urging the State Trade Office in the Governor's Office of Economic Development to promote international business and trade on behalf of South Dakota exporters.proYea✓
SB133allow public funds not needed for current operating expenses to be invested in certain certificates of deposit or time deposits.proYea✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0839 bills

SB59revise certain provisions regarding public records.proYea✓
HB1200require the posting of contact information for persons serving on a board of township supervisors.proYea✓
SB8provide for a statewide resource information system.proYea✓
HB1048authorize a public body to conduct certain deliberations in an executive or closed meeting.antiYea✗
SB123provide for the adoption of privacy protection policies.proYea✓
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.proYea✓
SB148provide for state employee protection from retaliation for certain communications.proYea✓
HB1043require the Department of Social Services to collect and report certain information regarding the military affiliation of a parent whose child is subject to a report of abuse or neglect.proYea✓
HB1074provide a privilege for journalists and newscasters regarding refusal to disclose information.antiYea✗
SB85revise the deadline for the Department of Health's annual report regarding abortions.antiYea✗
SB3create the Special Education Interim Legislative Committee.proYea✓
SB52require a survey to determine the adequacy of civics and history instruction in accredited schools.proYea✓
SCR2To provide for legislative task forces to study, report, and develop and consider recommendations and proposed legislation regarding sustainable improvements to the continuum of mental health services available in the state.proYea✓
HB1061provide for a court order to test for HIV at the request of victims of certain crimes.proYea✓
HB1124require health care facilities that perform mammography to inform mammography patients on breast density.proYea✓
SB54regulate the use of care and maintenance funds by perpetual care cemeteries.proYea✓
HB1013require criminal background investigations for certain vital records employees.proYea✓
HB1093establish legal standards applicable to petition challenges.proNay✗
SB1add a legislator to the membership of the Extraordinary Cost Oversight Board, to establish the board in statute, and to repeal the administrative rules creating the board.proYea✓
SB30remove certain unnecessary federal references and dates from certain provisions relating to the Department of Social Services.proYea✓
SB44revise the permanent endowment trust, to authorize the Board of Regents to sell certain extraneous real property and to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation of sale proceeds, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB44revise the permanent endowment trust, to authorize the Board of Regents to sell certain extraneous real property and to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation of sale proceeds, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB18update certain references to federal laws and regulations regarding pipeline safety inspections and to increase the maximum civil penalty for certain pipeline safety violations.proYea✓
SB153authorize the Game, Fish and Parks Commission to provide for a special hunting license with the proceeds to be used for habitat.proYea✓
SB153authorize the Game, Fish and Parks Commission to provide for a special hunting license with the proceeds to be used for habitat.proYea✓
HB1005authorize a hearing panel of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to make clemency recommendations.proYea✓
SB13revise certain provisions regarding authorization for public transportation assistance grants.proYea✓
SB13revise certain provisions regarding authorization for public transportation assistance grants.proYea✓
SB117authorize Spanish to be used in the process of issuing certain driver licenses and permits.proYea✓
SB117authorize Spanish to be used in the process of issuing certain driver licenses and permits.proYea✓
HB1122revise references to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.proYea✓
HB1018transfer the collection of various fees from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.proYea✓
HB1018transfer the collection of various fees from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.proYea✓
SB5codify legislation enacted in 2018.proYea✓
SB33authorize the commissioner of school and public lands to sell and acquire certain real property.antiYea✗
SB33authorize the commissioner of school and public lands to sell and acquire certain real property.antiYea✗
HJR1004Rescinding House Joint Resolutions calling for a constitutional convention, or convention of the states, for the purpose of amending the Constitution of the United States.proYea✓
SB145revise provisions regarding the vesting of title to a removal agency.proYea✓
SB145revise provisions regarding the vesting of title to a removal agency.proYea✓

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