Jon Hansen on Court procedures

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2026 Regular Session×1.0026 bills

HB1197revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.proYea✓
HB1234revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.proYea✓
HB1107modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes.proYea✓
HB1179modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.proYea✓
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.proYea✓
HB1011modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.proYea✓
HB1015create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.proNay✗
SB51revise certain requirements for contesting actions of the South Dakota Retirement System.proYea✓
SB92clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.proYea✗tabled
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.proNay✗
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.proNay✗
HB1320revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.proYea✓
HB1320revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.proYea✓
HB1022revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.proYea✓
SB23include certain types of vehicles in the unpaid repair bill titling process.proYea✓
SB139revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.proYea✓
HB1092update provisions pertaining to open records.proYea✓
HB1140permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.proYea✓
SB32amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB32amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB138revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.proYea✓
HB1316revise the time for conducting the canvass of an election.proYea✓
HB1316revise the time for conducting the canvass of an election.proYea✓
SB171amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB171amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB100revise provisions related to trusts.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7032 bills

HB1011Revise provisions related to the stenographic recording of certain proceedings.proYea✓
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.proYea✓
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.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✓
HB1133Amend bond requirements.proYea✓
HB1142Amend the bond requirement for certain municipal officers.proYea✓
SB69Revise provisions related to trusts.proYea✓
SB89Repeal the requirement that judicial officers be listed on a separate nonpolitical ballot.proYea✓
SB89Repeal the requirement that judicial officers be listed on a separate nonpolitical ballot.proYea✓
SB175Create provisions governing litigation financing.proNay✗
SB198Establish conditions a prospective condemnor must satisfy before commencing condemnation proceedings.proYea✗tabled
SB198Establish conditions a prospective condemnor must satisfy before commencing condemnation proceedings.proYea✓
SB198Establish conditions a prospective condemnor must satisfy before commencing condemnation proceedings.proYea✗tabled
HB1135Provide opportunities for treatment courts for South Dakotans, create a workgroup to study rehabilitation programs, and declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1135Provide opportunities for treatment courts for South Dakotans, create a workgroup to study rehabilitation programs, and declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1135Provide opportunities for treatment courts for South Dakotans, create a workgroup to study rehabilitation programs, and declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.proYea✓
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.proYea✓
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.proYea✓
SB64Revise provisions related to the establishment of an initial parole date.proYea✓
SB72Revise the payor of autopsy costs in certain circumstances.proYea✓
HB1023Modify the definition of a conviction for purposes of license revocation.proNay✗
HB1059Clarify the meaning of teleconference for purposes of open meeting requirements.proYea✓
HB1100Clarify which opinions must be included in the annual judicial opinions report prepared by the Legislative Research Council.proYea✓
SB5Permit a sheriff to charge a fee for service of process, whether service is completed or not.proYea✓
SB72Revise the payor of autopsy costs in certain circumstances.proYea✓
SB13Clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision.proYea✓
HB1204Revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.proYea✓
HB1204Revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.proYea✓
HB1195Revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected.proYea✓
HB1126Modify provisions pertaining to the compensation of a recount board.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4910 bills

SCR601Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.proYea✓
SB115prevent a county, township, or municipality from authorizing a guaranteed income program.proYea✓
SB115prevent a county, township, or municipality from authorizing a guaranteed income program.proYea✓
HB1048revise the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation and to establish a minimum teacher salary.proYea✓
SB85revise a provision related to an action to quiet title to real property.proNay✗
SB85revise a provision related to an action to quiet title to real property.proNay✗
HB1158limit reliance upon secondary sources as statements of law.proYea✓
HB1158limit reliance upon secondary sources as statements of law.proYea✓
HB1110eliminate the right to a preliminary hearing when an offender is charged with a nonviolent felony and when the offender is out of custody.proNay✓tabled
SB19rescind rulemaking authority pertaining to the process for publishing required voter registration numbers.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.3420 bills

HB1230clarify references to the court in a condemnation action.proYea✓
HB1230clarify references to the court in a condemnation action.proYea✓
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.proYea✓
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.proYea✓
HB1046provide free tuition at Board of Technical Education institutions for children or spouses of members of the South Dakota National Guard disabled or deceased in the line of duty.proYea✓
HB1035make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for the modernization of the motor vehicle administration system, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1238revise certain provisions related to marriage certificates and divorce.proYea✗tabled
SB90provide certain definitions related to the crime of rape.proYea✓
SB90provide certain definitions related to the crime of rape.proYea✓
HB1004update a reference to the Internal Revenue Code for purposes of higher education savings plans.proYea✓
HB1004update a reference to the Internal Revenue Code for purposes of higher education savings plans.proYea✓
SB95amend provisions regarding trusts.proYea✓
SB95amend provisions regarding trusts.proYea✓
HB1098revise provisions related to juror compensation.proNay✗
HB1098revise provisions related to juror compensation.proNay✗
SB103create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System for risk and lethality assessments for certain persons accused of assault or protection order violations.proYea✓
HB1061repeal provisions regarding criminal jury trials effective upon the adoption of Supreme Court rules.proNay✗
HB1061repeal provisions regarding criminal jury trials effective upon the adoption of Supreme Court rules.proNay✗
HB1062clarify the convening of recount boards for primary elections.proYea✓
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.proNay✗

2022 Regular Session×0.2434 bills

HB1099revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.proYea✓
HB1099revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.proYea✓
HB1099revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.proYea✓
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.proYea✓
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.proYea✓
SB80exempt the provision of electricity through electric vehicle charging stations from the definition of electric utility.proYea✓
HB1115allow succession to real property by an affidavit.proYea✓
HB1115allow succession to real property by an affidavit.proYea✓
SB199revise provisions related to a name change for certain crime victims.proYea✓
HB1200establish criteria for temporary custody and visitation orders.proYea✓
HB1200establish criteria for temporary custody and visitation orders.proYea✓
HB1107establish a process for requesting records prepared or maintained by court services officers.proYea✓
HB1109revise a provision related to the review of the master jury list.proYea✓
SJR502Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.proYea✗tabled
HB1079revise provisions regarding court transcript costs.proYea✓
HB1079revise provisions regarding court transcript costs.proYea✓
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.proYea✓
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.proYea✓
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.proYea✓
HB1104revise provisions related to the location of courtroom facilities.proYea✓
SB79clarify cross-references regarding powers of attorney.proYea✓
SB107provide for the remote witnessing of certain legal instruments.proYea✓
SB107provide for the remote witnessing of certain legal instruments.proYea✓
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.proYea✓
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.proYea✓
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.proYea✓
HB1268revise provisions related to name changes when obtaining a marriage license.proYea✓
HB1272revise provisions related to counseling for domestic abuse defendants.proYea✓
HB1272revise provisions related to counseling for domestic abuse defendants.proYea✓
HB1311clarify the means of voluntarily terminating a relationship between a birth mother and a child.proYea✓
HB1311clarify the means of voluntarily terminating a relationship between a birth mother and a child.proYea✓
HB1232establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.antiYea✗
HB1232establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.antiYea✗
HB1204establish liability and the burden of proof for spoliation of evidence in statute.proNay✗

2021 Regular Session×0.1725 bills

HB1191allow an expedited process for local intergovernmental legal disputes.proYea✓
HB1191allow an expedited process for local intergovernmental legal disputes.proYea✓
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.proYea✓
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.proYea✓
SB173revise certain provisions related to competency hearings.proYea✓
SB173revise certain provisions related to competency hearings.proYea✓
HB1070revise certain provisions regarding the Unified Judicial System.proYea✓
HB1070revise certain provisions regarding the Unified Judicial System.proYea✓
HB1071correct incorrect cross-references dealing with crimes and criminal procedures.proYea✓
HB1071correct incorrect cross-references dealing with crimes and criminal procedures.proYea✓
HB1052provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.proYea✓
SB7permit a government agency to qualify as a victim for purposes of restitution in criminal cases.proYea✓
SB78modify certain provisions related to trusts.proYea✓
SB78modify certain provisions related to trusts.proYea✓
SB174revise provisions related to the automatic removal of certain charges or convictions from a defendant's public record.proYea✓
HB1150provide definitions regarding the crime of rape.proYea✓
HB1150provide definitions regarding the crime of rape.proYea✓
HB1094revise certain provisions regarding the municipal zoning and appeals process.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1124modify certain requirements concerning the printing of ballots.proYea✓
SB13revise a statutory cross reference in the written waiver of right to a parole hearing or appearance.proYea✓
SB184require the sorting of absentee ballots.proYea✓
HJR5002Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota regarding appointments to fill legislative vacancies.proNay✗
HJR5002Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota regarding appointments to fill legislative vacancies.proNay✗

2020 Regular Session×0.1215 bills

HB1087authorize a clerk of courts to provide certain notices by electronic mail.proYea✗tabled
HB1140provide for a regular review of parenting guidelines.proYea✓
HB1140provide for a regular review of parenting guidelines.proYea✓
HB1067modify certain provisions regarding notice, service, and execution of judgments in forceable entry and detainer actions.proYea✓
HB1067modify certain provisions regarding notice, service, and execution of judgments in forceable entry and detainer actions.proYea✓
HB1067modify certain provisions regarding notice, service, and execution of judgments in forceable entry and detainer actions.proYea✓
SB65revise certain provisions pertaining to trusts.proYea✓
HB1139require the payment of attorney's fees in cases addressing noncompliance with visitation orders.proYea✗tabled
HB1147recalculate abatement of the basic child support obligation.proNay✗
HB1089provide for the discharge of certain persons who received a suspended imposition of sentence for a misdemeanor.proYea✓
HB1089provide for the discharge of certain persons who received a suspended imposition of sentence for a misdemeanor.proYea✓
SB26increase the assessment of liquidated court costs and to revise the disposition of the funds collected.proYea✓
HB1149establish qualifications for child custody evaluators.proYea✗tabled
SB148adopt the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.proYea✓
SB140provide for the resolution of alleged certain disability violations.proYea✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0820 bills

SB45revise the provisions regarding the filing of a statement of additional issues on appeal in certain contested cases.proYea✓
SB45revise the provisions regarding the filing of a statement of additional issues on appeal in certain contested cases.proYea✓
HB1070revise the procedure for judgment by confession.proYea✓
SB51revise certain provisions regarding trusts.proYea✓
SB51revise certain provisions regarding trusts.proYea✓
HB1138revise provisions regarding the mandatory retirement age of judges.proYea✗tabled
SB163revise certain provisions regarding jury lists.proYea✓
HB1067revise certain provisions regarding adult adoption.proYea✓
HB1067revise certain provisions regarding adult adoption.proYea✓
HJR1001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota regarding appointments to fill legislative vacancies.proNay✗
HJR1001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota regarding appointments to fill legislative vacancies.proNay✗
HB1003revise eligibility for a deferred imposition of sentence.proYea✓
HB1006revise the time requirements for parole reports and plans.proYea✓
HB1006revise the time requirements for parole reports and plans.proYea✓
SB74revise provisions regarding multiple convictions for certain offenses.proYea✓
HB1106revise certain provisions regarding support obligations.proNay✗
HB1005authorize a hearing panel of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to make clemency recommendations.proYea✓
HB1005authorize a hearing panel of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to make clemency recommendations.proYea✓
HB1107revise the definition of adultery.proYea✗tabled
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding criminal background checks for adults working in child care institutions.proYea✓

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