Al Novstrup on Government transparency

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2026 Regular Session×1.0069 bills

HB1246prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.proYea✓
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✓
HB1311require the reporting of funding given by certain persons and governments to institutions under the control of the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.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✓
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✓
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.antiYea✗
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✗tabled
HB1222prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development.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✓
SB47revise the requirements for executive sessions and closed meetings.antiYea✗
HB1092update provisions pertaining to open records.antiYea✗
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.proYea✓
SB237require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.proYea✓
HB1084amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.proYea✓
SB114provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.proYea✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
SB133provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.proYea✓
SB57clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process.proYea✓
HB1182establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1259require that the Department of Revenue provide for an online application for property tax relief programs.proNay✓tabled
HB1104revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.proYea✓
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.antiNay✓
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.antiNay✓
HB1219require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.proYea✓
HB1278prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.proNay✗
HB1300except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.antiYea✗
SB111require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request and maintain transparent interoperability interfaces.proYea✓
SB49safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB219require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.proYea✓
HB1232establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.proYea✓
SB92clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.proYea✗tabled
SJR508proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.proNay✗
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✓
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✓
HB1253adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.proNay✗
HB1125create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.proNay✗
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.proYea✓
HB1147make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.proYea✗tabled
HCR6015encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim legislative committee to study the role and function of county boards of mental illness.proNay✗
SB89create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.proYea✓
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
SB132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.proYea✓
SB190codify the rights of a parent.proYea✓
SB190codify the rights of a parent.proYea✓
SB176amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.antiYea✗
HB1249amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.proYea✓
HB1249amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.proYea✓
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✓
HB1042authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1042authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HCR6004encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.proYea✓
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.proYea✓
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.proYea✓
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.proYea✓
SB206make an appropriation to contract for a study on the length of service award programs for volunteers.proNay✓tabled
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✓
SB78revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.proYea✓
SB78revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.proYea✓
HB1243require the display of the state motto in public schools and provide for associated legal representation.proNay✗
HB1274prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor.antiYea✗
HB1274prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor.antiYea✗

2025 Regular Session×0.7061 bills

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.proNay✗
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proYea✓
SB63Establish protections for state employees who report improper governmental conduct and crime.proYea✓
SB74Require the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state.proYea✓
SB169Require a public hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.proYea✓
SB169Require a public hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.proNay✗
SB76Repeal reporting and testifying requirements to the committees on health and human services regarding nursing facilities and long-term healthcare needs.antiYea✗
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB145Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.proYea✓
SB104Provide for the publication of the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1059Clarify the meaning of teleconference for purposes of open meeting requirements.proYea✓
HB1204Revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.proYea✓
HB1264Require the disclosure of an outstanding loan balance on a campaign finance disclosure report.proNay✗
HB1010Require cost model reports for certain programs and institutions.proYea✗tabled
HB1051Update provisions on the interim legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking.proYea✓
HB1062Amend provisions pertaining to the maintenance and publication of the statewide voter registration file.proYea✓
HB1062Amend provisions pertaining to the maintenance and publication of the statewide voter registration file.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✓
HB1180Require that a candidate for election to the board of a school district disclose the candidate's party affiliation on a declaration of candidacy.proYea✓
HB1205Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.proYea✓
HB1265Establish provisions related to the sharing of information with the national marrow donor program.proYea✓
SB128Amend requirements for an official newspaper.proYea✓
SB144Require legislative approval for significant capital expenditures by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.proYea✓
SB17Clarify when a political committee must file certain campaign finance disclosure statements.proYea✓
SB176Clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.proYea✓
HB1011Revise provisions related to the stenographic recording of certain proceedings.proYea✓
HB1030Update the South Dakota Retirement System's member information protection provisions.proYea✓
HB1074Modify the individuals eligible to sign an affidavit of homelessness for purposes of obtaining a free copy of a birth certificate.proYea✓
HB1185Provide that public moneys for education may not be used for lobbying purposes.proYea✓
SJR502Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.proYea✓
HB1238Establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans' benefit matter.proNay✗
HB1031Update the South Dakota Retirement System member identity verification procedures.proYea✓
HB1073Designate contact information provided on a voter registration form as not for public inspection.antiNay✓
HB1206Revise provisions on interim transfers and appropriations.proNay✓tabled
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✓
HB1150Address issues facing South Dakota.proYea✗tabled
HB1164Revise the process for nominating candidates for lieutenant governor.proNay✗
HB1164Revise the process for nominating candidates for lieutenant governor.proYea✓
HB1216Modify and repeal provisions related to the Legislative Research Council.proYea✓
HCR6010Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim legislative committee on preserving and protecting the Black Hills of South Dakota.proYea✓
HJR5006Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring an intervening general election before consideration of an initiated constitutional amendment or initiated measure having the same subject as a previously rejected initiated amendment or measure.antiYea✗
SB61Modify the authority of the Board of Internal Control.proNay✗
SJR505Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, establishing the trust for unclaimed property fund.proYea✓
HB1075Modify the persons eligible to sign an affidavit for proof of homelessness for purposes of waiving the fee for a nondriver identification card.proYea✓
HJR5001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, conditioning the requirement of expanded Medicaid on the level of federal medical assistance.proYea✓
SB91Revise the requirements for a petition to initiate a measure or constitutional amendment or to refer a law.antiYea✗
SB91Revise the requirements for a petition to initiate a measure or constitutional amendment or to refer a law.antiYea✗
HCR6004Affirming the state's rejection of carbon dioxide pipelines and urging President Donald Trump to avoid interfering with the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide pipeline through exercise of federal eminent domain powers.proYea✓
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✓
HB1042Make an appropriation for the construction of historical exhibits at the Cultural Heritage Center.proYea✓
HB1042Make an appropriation for the construction of historical exhibits at the Cultural Heritage Center.proYea✓
HCR6008Supporting the effort to bring Amtrak passenger rail service to the state.proNay✗
SB127Authorize the expenditure of moneys and make an appropriation for grants supporting airport terminal improvements and expansion.proYea✓
SB127Authorize the expenditure of moneys and make an appropriation for grants supporting airport terminal improvements and expansion.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4953 bills

SB208establish reporting requirements for future fund awards or grants and to make technical changes.proYea✓
SB208establish reporting requirements for future fund awards or grants and to make technical changes.proYea✓
SB217require disclosure of certain information prior to the sale of property bound by a homeowners' association.proYea✓
SB217require disclosure of certain information prior to the sale of property bound by a homeowners' association.proYea✓
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.proYea✓
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.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✓
SB108revise a provision related to retrocession of jurisdiction over federal enclaves.proYea✓
HB1071revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.proYea✓
SJR501Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, authorizing the state to impose work requirements on certain individuals who are eligible for expanded Medicaid.proYea✓
HCR6006Urging the members of South Dakota's congressional delegation to sponsor and support an amendment to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Act.antiYea✗
SB40establish a criminal background check requirement for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.proYea✓
HB1076require the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.proYea✓
HB1083permit a person convicted of certain driving under the influence offenses to drive for certain purposes.proYea✓
HB1197require the publication of measures taken to restrict the access of obscene materials by minors.proYea✓
HCR6007Encouraging the United States Department of Veteran Affairs to allow veterans to receive long-term care services at facilities that do not otherwise meet the requirements set by the department.proYea✓
SB190require a comparison of reemployment assistance recipients against death records for reemployment assistance eligibility integrity.proYea✓
HB1008modify the eligibility for admission to the state veterans' home and repeal the residency requirement.proYea✓
HB1118revise unclaimed property provisions.proNay✗
SB87revise provisions related to the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners and its appointed professional councils.proYea✓
SB87revise provisions related to the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners and its appointed professional councils.proYea✓
SB125require the Department of Social Services to conduct a state-wide study on child care, to provide an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1129repeal the session law authorizing the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of a new dairy research and extension farm on the campus of South Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
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✗
HB1140revise certain provisions relating to petitions containing illegal actions and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB130consider certain goods when given as a prize through a redemption store as purchases for resale.proYea✓
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✓
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.proYea✓
SB28modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB141include a medical marijuana card issued by a South Dakota tribe in the definition of nonresident cardholder.proYea✗tabled
SB168make an appropriation for victim services.proYea✓
SB168make an appropriation for victim services.proYea✓
SB44make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for health care recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB44make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for health care recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1061make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB103standardize certain school safety practices.proYea✓
SB32provide for the distribution of tax revenue from certain gross receipts occurring on fairgrounds.proNay✓tabled
HB1039provide for the payment of legal expenses originating from crime committed at a facility maintained by the Department of Corrections.proYea✓
HB1131waive certain fees for nondriver identification cards for individuals who are homeless.proYea✓
HB1131waive certain fees for nondriver identification cards for individuals who are homeless.proYea✓
SB56permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail.proYea✓
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✓

2023 Regular Session×0.3456 bills

SB45repeal the requirement for an annual report by the Board of Regents regarding intellectual diversity and the free exchange of ideasantiYea✗
HB1189require certain entities owning agricultural land to report foreign beneficial ownership interests.proYea✓
SB197prohibit the spouse of a member of the Legislature from being employed as a private lobbyist.proYea✓
HB1231revise certain provisions related to the sealing of adoption records.proYea✓
SB143raise the revenue threshold for a required audit of a water development district.antiYea✗
SB143raise the revenue threshold for a required audit of a water development district.antiYea✗
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✓
SB36require quarterly reporting of alleged crimes and civil proceedings involving grain transactions and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1124modify provisions pertaining to the testing of automatic tabulating equipment.proYea✓
HB1135provide for transparency in the pricing of prescription drugs.proYea✓
HB1135provide for transparency in the pricing of prescription drugs.proYea✓
SB56revise requirements to relocate a county seat.proYea✓
SB56revise requirements to relocate a county seat.proYea✓
SB22streamline examination reports.proYea✓
HB1030make an appropriation for the revised construction costs of the bioproducts facility in Brookings, and to declare an emergency.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✓
SB200authorize participation in contracts by certain board members and employees of water districts.proYea✓
SB2revise Department of Corrections reporting requirements concerning abuse and neglect of individuals in private contracted facilities.proYea✓
SB5extend the termination date of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council and modify its membership requirements.proYea✓
SB142prohibit certain persons from using the title veterinary technician.proYea✓
SB142prohibit certain persons from using the title veterinary technician.proYea✓
HCR6002To encourage the Executive Board of the Legislature to continue researching childhood mental health and mental health services available to children in this state.antiYea✗
HCR6002To encourage the Executive Board of the Legislature to continue researching childhood mental health and mental health services available to children in this state.antiYea✓tabled
SB69modify the composition of the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proYea✓
SB160establish post-election audits.proYea✓
SB160establish post-election audits.proYea✓
SB62amend provisions regarding delivery of electronic insurance documents.proYea✓
SB116authorize legislative intervention into certain cases pertaining to election law.proYea✓
SB93provide an increased appropriation for the construction costs of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB181authorize the provision of medical records and the imposition of related fees.proYea✓
SB105require updated cost report information for certain community-based health and human services providers.proYea✓
SB105require updated cost report information for certain community-based health and human services providers.proYea✓
HB1220provide that a female who undergoes an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable.proYea✓
HB1220provide that a female who undergoes an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable.proYea✓
SB198allow medical cannabis establishments to maintain certain cardholder data and to declare an emergency.antiNay✓
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.proNay✗
SB101provide the Department of Health with oversight authority for the provision of emergency medical services.proNay✗
SB87establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.proYea✓
SB87establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.proYea✓
HCR6004Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize an interim study of the licensure and nomenclature of emergency medical and advanced life support personnel.proYea✗tabled
HB1035make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for the modernization of the motor vehicle administration system, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1106revise certain provisions pertaining to poll watchers.proYea✓
SB130provide for philosophical exceptions to required vaccinations.proYea✗tabled
SB195authorize the redistricting of water development district director areas by the district's board of directors.proYea✓
SB195authorize the redistricting of water development district director areas by the district's board of directors.proYea✗tabled
HB1226regulate industrial hemp-derived delta-8 and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol products, and other hemp-derived psychoactive compounds, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1226regulate industrial hemp-derived delta-8 and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol products, and other hemp-derived psychoactive compounds, and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
SB210appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.proYea✓
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding military affairs.proYea✓
SB185establish the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – South Dakota and revise provisions related to the foreign ownership or control of agricultural land.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.proYea✓
HB1150provide a medical cannabis patient a registry identification card fee waiver in certain circumstances.proYea✓

2022 Regular Session×0.2444 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✓
SB12revise the annual report on medical cannabis by the Department of Health to the Legislature.proYea✓
HB1041facilitate legislative oversight of settlement agreements involving a state entity or official.proYea✓
SB92require that taxpayer funded pool arrangements providing workers' compensation coverage demonstrate financial stability, reliable management, and fair pricing.proYea✗tabled
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.proNay✗
SB163address transparency in prescription drug pricing.proYea✓
SB117revise the gross receipts tax on certain food.antiNay✓
SB117revise the gross receipts tax on certain food.antiYea✗
HB1056revise provisions related to medical cannabis data maintained by the Department of Health.antiYea✗
SB14revise provisions related to the confidential list of medical cannabis cardholders maintained by the Department of Health.antiYea✗
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✗
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✓
SB18revise rulemaking authority related to medical cannabis.proYea✓
HJR5001To apply for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States, to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.proYea✓
HB1028update certain provisions related to the licensure of optometrists.proYea✓
HB1128protect the integrity of reemployment assistance.proYea✓
HB1128protect the integrity of reemployment assistance.proYea✓
SB56revise certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System.proYea✓
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.proYea✓
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.proYea✓
HB1061codify an advisory council for the appraiser certification program.proYea✓
HB1061codify an advisory council for the appraiser certification program.proNay✗
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✓
HB1174revise requirements for sales of catalytic converters to scrap metal businesses.proYea✓
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.proNay✗
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.proNay✗
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.proNay✗
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×0.1766 bills

SB123require a comment period for the attorney general's statement regarding initiated measures and initiated amendments.proYea✓
SB123require a comment period for the attorney general's statement regarding initiated measures and initiated amendments.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✓
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✓
SB5include a child's legal parents and guardians in the list of parties who may receive information related to reports of the child's abuse or neglect.proYea✓
SB83require the provision of information regarding perinatal hospice.proYea✓
SB72revise notification requirements for listing and delisting species on the threatened and endangered species list.proYea✓
SB174revise provisions related to the automatic removal of certain charges or convictions from a defendant's public record.proYea✓
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.antiYea✗
SB103provide for the confidentiality of personal information of persons affiliated with nonprofit corporations.antiYea✗
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✓
SB74revise certain provisions regarding drones.proYea✓
SB77require certain font size for initiated measure petitions and constitutional amendment petitions.proYea✓
SB77require certain font size for initiated measure petitions and constitutional amendment petitions.proYea✓
SB1codify legislation enacted in 2020.proYea✓
SB85modify the composition of the Retirement Laws Committee.proYea✓
SB97modify provisions regarding the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proYea✓
SB3enforce directives regarding contagious disease control.antiYea✗
SB3enforce directives regarding contagious disease control.antiYea✗
SB86revise certain requirements regarding the review of initiated amendments to the Constitution and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
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.proNay✗
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.antiYea✗
HB1067modify identification requirements for a marriage license and to provide certain provisions for a name change.proYea✓
SB80revise provisions regarding the legislative redistricting process.proNay✗
SB80revise provisions regarding the legislative redistricting process.proYea✓
HCR6008To reauthorize the Mental Health Services Delivery Task Force for the limited purposes of monitoring the growth and development of current initiatives in the delivery of mental health services, reviewing and proposing adjustments to the levels of funding, and ensuring that the statutory and regulatory framework complements intended outcomes.proYea✓
SB35make an appropriation to implement provisions concerning the legalization, regulation, and taxation of marijuana, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.antiYea✗
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.antiYea✗
SB124provide protections for the exercise of religious freedom.proYea✓
SB106eliminate the exemption from the perpetual care funds provisions for certain cemeteries.proYea✓
SB106eliminate the exemption from the perpetual care funds provisions for certain cemeteries.proYea✓
HCR6014To acknowledge and honor the Native American children who were survivors of the boarding schools in this state.proNay✗
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.proYea✓
HB1033update certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System, to revise certain provisions relating to reemployment after retirement with the South Dakota Retirement System, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB59revise the allocation of fees collected by the obligation recovery center and to revise certain venue, jurisdiction, and collection efforts regarding the co-owners of titled motor vehicles, motorcycles, and boats.proYea✓
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✗
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✓
SJR501Rescinding a House Joint Resolution calling for a constitutional convention for the sole purpose of changing the Constitution of the United States.antiNay✓
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.proYea✓
HB1064make an appropriation for and the establishment of peer support and critical incident stress management training for first responder organizations, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB54make an appropriation to build a bison visitors center in Custer State Park and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1255 bills

HCR6006Requesting the members of South Dakota's congressional delegation to annually appear before a joint session of the Legislature to provide information and answer questions.proYea✗tabled
SB83establish meetings to review certain electric systems.proYea✓
SB83establish meetings to review certain electric systems.proYea✓
SB112repeal certain provisions regarding initiated measures.antiYea✓tabled
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✓
HCR6008To authorize a legislative study for the continuum of care for the disabled and elderly of South Dakota.proYea✗tabled
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✓
HB1017provide for certain insurer corporate governance disclosure requirements.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.antiYea✗
SB103limit the disclosure of presidential election results and to provide for a suspension of such disclosure.antiYea✗
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✓
HB1140provide for a regular review of parenting guidelines.proYea✓
HB1060revise certain provisions regarding the use of the aeronautics fund.proYea✗tabled
HB1002revise certain provisions regarding documents of the Legislature.proYea✓
SB73exempt certain persons from the requirement to publish name changes.antiYea✗
SB73exempt certain persons from the requirement to publish name changes.antiYea✗
SB73exempt certain persons from the requirement to publish name changes.antiYea✗
HB1207extend the termination date for the Juvenile Justice Public Safety Oversight Council.proYea✓
HB1055revise certain provisions regarding the termination of a political committee under certain circumstances.antiYea✗
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✓
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✓
SB148adopt the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.proYea✓
SB157revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.proYea✓
SB157revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.proYea✓
SB157revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.proYea✓
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✓
HB1107define style and form and authorize the code commission to make certain style and form edits to legislative acts.proNay✗
HB1004provide for the defense of laws by the Legislature.proNay✓tabled
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.proYea✓
SB92to provide for the repurposing of STAR Academy.proYea✓
HB1086repeal certain fees charged by a clerk of courts.proYea✓
HB1003repeal certain provisions regarding legislative employees.antiYea✓tabled
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.antiYea✗
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.proYea✓
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✗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✓
SB153prohibit certain social media censorship.proYea✗tabled
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✓
HB1021revise certain provisions regarding the South Dakota Lottery Commission.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✓
SB101prohibit internet service providers from selling certain customer data without consent.antiYea✓tabled
SB133allow public funds not needed for current operating expenses to be invested in certain certificates of deposit or time deposits.proYea✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0873 bills

SB59revise certain provisions regarding public records.proYea✓
SB59revise certain provisions regarding public records.proYea✓
SB108require certain legislative meetings to be open to the public.proYea✗tabled
HB1200require the posting of contact information for persons serving on a board of township supervisors.proYea✓
HB1200require the posting of contact information for persons serving on a board of township supervisors.proYea✓
SB113provide that certain information contained within applications for money lending licenses are public records.proYea✓
SB113provide that certain information contained within applications for money lending licenses are public records.proYea✓
SB8provide for a statewide resource information system.proYea✓
SB8provide for a statewide resource information system.proYea✓
SB8provide for a statewide resource information system.proYea✓
HB1094revise certain programs regarding transparency of the petition circulation process.proYea✓
HB1094revise certain programs regarding transparency of the petition circulation process.proYea✓
SB161provide for reporting of hours worked by certain constitutional officers and their employees.proYea✗tabled
HB1048authorize a public body to conduct certain deliberations in an executive or closed meeting.antiYea✗
SB123provide for the adoption of privacy protection policies.proYea✓
SB123provide for the adoption of privacy protection policies.proYea✓
SB123provide for the adoption of privacy protection policies.proYea✓
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.proYea✓
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.proYea✓
SB148provide for state employee protection from retaliation for certain communications.proYea✓
SB148provide for state employee protection from retaliation for certain communications.proYea✓
HB1265revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.proYea✓
HB1265revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.proYea✓
HB1265revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.proYea✓
HB1074provide a privilege for journalists and newscasters regarding refusal to disclose information.antiYea✗
SB109prohibit certain state employees from acting as a lobbyist for a certain period following termination of employment.proYea✗tabled
SB39prohibit the state employment of certain relatives.proYea✗tabled
SB91revise certain provisions regarding open meeting requirements.antiYea✗
SB85revise the deadline for the Department of Health's annual report regarding abortions.antiYea✗
HB1052revise certain provisions regarding the notice given to county commissioners for special sessions.antiYea✗
HB1229require optional services through Medicaid to be authorized through special appropriation.proYea✗tabled
SB3create the Special Education Interim Legislative Committee.proYea✓
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✓
HB1030allow the Office of School and Public Lands to accept internet bidding for the leasing of state minerals.proYea✓
HB1061provide for a court order to test for HIV at the request of victims of certain crimes.proYea✓
HB1064authorize temporary appointments to the State Government Accountability Board.proYea✓
HB1146revise provisions related to unclaimed property.proYea✓
SB139prohibit the publication of false information in certain political advertisements.proYea✗tabled
HB1190provide for certain reporting requirements related to abortions.proYea✓
SB54regulate the use of care and maintenance funds by perpetual care cemeteries.proYea✓
HB1010recodify, to make certain form and style changes, to clarify, and to repeal certain provisions related to the South Dakota Retirement System.proYea✓
HB1020revise certain provisions regarding state building committees for capital improvement projects.proYea✓
HB1020revise certain provisions regarding state building committees for capital improvement projects.proYea✓
HB1212make an appropriation to fund the industrial hemp licensure program and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1093establish legal standards applicable to petition challenges.proYea✓
HB1093establish legal standards applicable to petition challenges.proYea✓
SB190promote pipeline construction and fiscal responsibility by establishing a fund, to authorize a special fee for extraordinary expenses, to make a continuous appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
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✓
HB1099provide for the designation of a caregiver to receive information regarding residents of treatment facilities.proYea✓
SB163revise certain provisions regarding jury lists.proYea✓
SB170revise certain provisions regarding local referendums.proYea✗tabled
SB166revise certain provisions regarding occupational licensing.proYea✗tabled
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✓
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✓
HB1187authorize the Bureau of Administration to conduct a study of the Flaming Fountain on Capitol Lake, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1187authorize the Bureau of Administration to conduct a study of the Flaming Fountain on Capitol Lake, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.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✓
SB35revise and repeal provisions regarding revocation of occupational licenses.antiYea✗
SB117authorize Spanish to be used in the process of issuing certain driver licenses and permits.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✗
HB1022revise certain provisions regarding the limitations on indemnification by the state.antiYea✗
HB1022revise certain provisions regarding the limitations on indemnification by the state.antiYea✗
HB1264authorize the payment of a self-insured retention on a cyber liability insurance policy from the extraordinary litigation fund, to make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
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✓
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.proNay✗
SB191appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.proYea✓

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