Erin Healy on Local government authority

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2026 Regular Session×1.0035 bills

HB1198require that certain facilities obtain conditional use permits from adjacent political subdivisions.proNay✗
SB237require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.proYea✓
HB1089modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits.proYea✓
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proYea✓
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proYea✓
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proYea✓
SB135protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.proYea✓
SB135protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.proYea✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.proYea✓
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.proYea✓
HB1260authorize the establishment of municipal property tax rebate programs.proYea✓
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
SB96authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.proNay✗
SB96authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.proNay✗
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.proYea✓
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.antiYea✗
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.antiYea✗
HB1017permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.proYea✓
SB71authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal environmental law.proYea✓
HB1004authorize the recall of county commissioners.proNay✗
HB1088remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.antiYea✗
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.proYea✓
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.proYea✓
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.proYea✓
HB1197revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.proYea✓
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.proYea✓
HB1105restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically underserved areas or communities, or in areas with a medically underserved population under federal law.proNay✗
HB1105restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically underserved areas or communities, or in areas with a medically underserved population under federal law.proNay✗
HB1324abolish the State Board of Elections.antiYea✓tabled
HB1285amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal and school district elections.proYea✗tabled
SB197modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.proYea✓
SB197modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.proYea✓
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.proYea✓
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7015 bills

HB1154Change the approval requirement for the construction or expansion of a municipal camping or tourist accommodation facility.proYea✓
HB1261Provide the board of commissioners with authority over certain intra-county land uses and construction projects.proYea✓
SB97Allow the governing body of a municipality to change the use of municipally owned parkland by ordinance.proYea✓
SB7Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.proNay✗
SB167Revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proNay✗
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proNay✗
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proNay✗
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proNay✗
SB13Clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision.proYea✓
HB1051Update provisions on the interim legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking.proYea✓
HB1194Authorize the cooperation of counties for purposes of operating an office of county director of equalization.proYea✓
SB74Require the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state.proYea✓
SB84Extend the timeframe for filling a vacancy in a board of county commissioners.proYea✓
SB129Modify renewal fee requirements for an on-sale liquor licensee whose business premises have been annexed into a municipality of the first class.antiYea✗

2024 Regular Session×0.4927 bills

HB1081establish provisions related to the reimbursement of doula services through the state Medicaid program.proYea✗tabled
HB1127modify requirements for incorporating municipalities that are within three miles of another incorporated municipality.proYea✓
HB1217allow a city or county to impose local restrictions and regulations on video lottery.proYea✗tabled
HB1251modify provisions related to the annexation of unplatted territory or agricultural land.antiNay✓
HB1194clarify provisions pertaining to tax increment finance districts.proYea✓
HB1039provide for the payment of legal expenses originating from crime committed at a facility maintained by the Department of Corrections.proYea✓
HB1039provide for the payment of legal expenses originating from crime committed at a facility maintained by the Department of Corrections.proYea✓
SB12authorize certain employer actions regarding the use of cannabis by an employee or a prospective employee.proNay✗
SB1expand eligibility for the reduced tuition benefit for certain school district and Head Start employees at Board of Regents institutions to school counselors.proYea✓
HB1017adopt the psychology interjurisdictional licensure compact.proYea✓
HB1017adopt the psychology interjurisdictional licensure compact.proYea✓
SB169revise provisions regarding drones.antiNay✓
HB1216create the local assistance fund and to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances.proYea✗tabled
HB1038exclude certain habitual DUI offenders from eligibility for presumptive probation.antiYea✗
HB1038exclude certain habitual DUI offenders from eligibility for presumptive probation.antiYea✗
HB1071revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.proNay✗
HB1071revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.proNay✗
HB1022make an appropriation to the Department of Education to provide professional development in literacy to teachers, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1132revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
HCR6012Acknowledging the challenges and responses during the COVID-19 pandemic and committing to accountability and action.proYea✗tabled
HB1180require legislative approval for the purchase of real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.proYea✓
HB1128require a zoning authority to determine that a well is an established well that has not been abandoned in making a permitting decision.antiYea✗
HB1240permit a homeowner's association, development, or incorporated community to modify a restrictive covenant.antiYea✗
HB1014amend the criteria for designation as a regional nursing facility and applicable reimbursement.proYea✓
HB1229add a county as able to be assigned responsibility for secondary highways on municipal boundaries.proYea✓
HB1130revise water development district boundaries.proYea✓
HB1130revise water development district boundaries.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.3426 bills

HB1109modify the occupation tax for business improvement districts.proYea✓
HB1109modify the occupation tax for business improvement districts.proYea✓
HB1057allow for the appointment of county coroner by all counties.proYea✓
HB1176revise certain provisions regarding on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses for use at municipality-owned facilities.proYea✓
HB1176revise certain provisions regarding on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses for use at municipality-owned facilities.proYea✓
HJR5003Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election a new section to Article VI of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the right of a person to reject certain medical procedures.proYea✗tabled
SB174prohibit the enactment or implementation of an ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits the use of an energy utility service.antiNay✓
HB1239prohibit a ban of fuel gas appliances used by consumers.antiNay✓
HB1239prohibit a ban of fuel gas appliances used by consumers.antiYea✗
HB1037amend the eligibility for admission to the state veterans’ home and repeal the residency requirement.proNay✗
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.proNay✗
HB1212establish funds for the support of county projects and residents and make an appropriation therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1152provide oversight regarding the exercise of gubernatorial emergency powers.proYea✗tabled
SB74provide for the establishment of regional jail authorities.proYea✓
SB74provide for the establishment of regional jail authorities.proYea✓
SB74provide for the establishment of regional jail authorities.proYea✓
HJR5001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring an intervening general election occur before an initiated constitutional amendment that is substantially similar to an initiated amendment that was previously voted on and rejected may be submitted to a vote of the electors.proYea✗tabled
SB44repeal provisions regarding the creation of river basin natural resource districts.antiNay✓
HB1026make an appropriation for costs related to suppression of wildfires in the state and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB150add provisions regarding construction and maintenance of livestock pipelines on highways.proYea✓
HB1205repeal a provision providing for the manner in which legislation may be introduced and to make a conforming change.proYea✗tabled
SB173make an appropriation for design costs related to the new Lincoln Hall at Northern State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.antiNay✓
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.antiNay✓
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.antiNay✓
SB31create an off-road vehicle decal for non-residents visiting the state.proYea✓

2022 Regular Session×0.2422 bills

HB1095allow a local government to prevent a medical cannabis establishment from operating in its jurisdiction.proNay✗
HB1095allow a local government to prevent a medical cannabis establishment from operating in its jurisdiction.proNay✗
HB1076permit certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.proNay✗
HB1076permit certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.proYea✓
HB1084provide for the regulation of motorized foot scooters and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1084provide for the regulation of motorized foot scooters and to declare an emergency.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✓
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.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✓
SB190revise provisions regarding municipal zoning of medical cannabis establishments.proYea✓
HB1301revise percentages regarding certain municipal proceeds of gaming revenues.proNay✗
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.antiNay✓
HB1257establish a fund to assist counties with paying infrastructure expenditures and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1053authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.proYea✓
SB90revise certain provisions regarding local building codes.antiYea✗
HB1286permit municipalities to contribute more to the cost of insurance provided to certain officers or retired employees.proYea✓
HB1235require legislative approval for the acquisition, sale, or exchange of real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.proNay✗
HB1046revise the disposal fee for large-scale solid waste disposal facilities operated by political subdivisions.antiYea✗
HB1273authorize the Department of the Military to purchase certain real property in Chamberlain and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.proNay✗
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.proNay✗
HB1052place limitations on the enforcement of federal laws and orders related to firearms, accessories, and ammunition.antiNay✓

2021 Regular Session×0.1715 bills

SB152authorize counties to issue off-sale liquor licenses.proYea✓
SB94revise requirements relating to the publication of milk regulation ordinances.proYea✓
SB81authorize certain flags and flagpoles to be located on residential property regardless of any private covenants, restrictions, bylaws, rules, or requirements.proNay✗
HB1094revise certain provisions regarding the municipal zoning and appeals process.proYea✓
HB1191allow an expedited process for local intergovernmental legal disputes.proYea✓
HB1143authorize certain municipalities to offer limited incentives for industrial development.proNay✗
SB44authorize, regulate, and tax wagering on sporting events within the city limits of Deadwood and provide a penalty for a violation thereof.proYea✓
HB1117revise provisions for public meetings held by teleconference.proNay✗
HB1138revise provisions regarding the issuance of state park camping permits.proNay✗
HB1237make an appropriation for the purpose of funding county and township roads and bridges and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.proNay✗
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.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✗
HB1115revise the qualifications of Game, Fish and Parks commissioners.proNay✗
HCR6009Urging priority to be given to in-state advertising agencies over out-of-state agencies for state issued requests for proposals.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1217 bills

HB1079authorize a county to assess an administration fee for the processing of certain title applications.proYea✓
SB137revise provisions for repair, replacement, and construction of sidewalks within a municipality.proYea✓
SB191provide emergency authority to counties, community improvement districts, and municipalities in the event of a public health crisis and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB54regulate the use of auxiliary containers.antiNay✓
SB54regulate the use of auxiliary containers.antiNay✓
HB1066revise and repeal provisions regarding aviation.proYea✓
HB1004provide for the defense of laws by the Legislature.proNay✗
HB1099authorize counties to impose a temporary voter-approved half-cent sales and use tax and to issue revenue bonds to fund certain county infrastructure construction.proNay✗
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.proYea✓
HB1262revise provisions regarding electric service in annexed areas.antiYea✗
SB56authorize the collection of certain search and rescue service costs.proYea✓
HB1001repeal certain provisions regarding the organization of the Legislature.proNay✗
HB1226revise certain provisions regarding local referendums.antiNay✓
HB1061exempt vehicles owned by improvement districts from certain vehicle registration fees.proYea✓
HB1143prohibit school districts from using school or athletic team names, mascots, or nicknames that are determined to be racially derogatory or discriminatory.antiNay✗tabled
HB1199revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.antiYea✗
HB1199revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.antiNay✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0819 bills

HB1176provide for the regulation of saline tattoo removal by municipalities.proYea✓
HB1075revise certain provisions regarding the authority of conservation district governing boards.proYea✓
HB1128revise provisions regarding the maximum term of promissory notes issued to municipalities.proYea✓
SB48authorize counties on behalf of certain improvement districts to issue convention facility on-sale licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.proYea✓
HB1056prohibit certain local ordinances regarding firearms.antiNay✓
HCR1006Instructing South Dakota's congressional representatives to support an effort in Congress to terminate the U.S. Department of Education.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.proYea✓
SB73revise qualifications for sanitary district trustees.proYea✓
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✓
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✓
HB1044authorize certain children who are subject to a pending military relocation to apply for enrollment in a school district.proYea✓
SB66establish an interim legislative committee to study issues related to electric services in an annexed area.proYea✓
SB100reduce the number of petition signatures required for conservation district supervisor elections.proNay✗
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.proYea✓
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.proYea✓
HB1186repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.proYea✓
HB1186repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.proYea✓
HB1186repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.proYea✓
SB14define solar energy facilities and to establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits.antiYea✗

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