Tony Randolph on Local government authority

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2026 Regular Session×1.0033 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.proNay✗
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proNay✗
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proNay✗
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.proNay✗
HB1032eliminate a limit on the accumulation of the unused index factor for property taxation.proNay✗
HB1032eliminate a limit on the accumulation of the unused index factor for property taxation.proNay✓tabled
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✓
HB1260authorize the establishment of municipal property tax rebate programs.proYea✓
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.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.proNay✗
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✓
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.proYea✓
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✓
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.proYea✓
SB197modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.proYea✓
SB183modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.antiYea✗
SB183modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.antiNay✗tabled
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.proYea✓
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7016 bills

HB1154Change the approval requirement for the construction or expansion of a municipal camping or tourist accommodation facility.proNay✗
HB1261Provide the board of commissioners with authority over certain intra-county land uses and construction projects.proNay✗
SB97Allow the governing body of a municipality to change the use of municipally owned parkland by ordinance.proNay✗
SB7Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.proYea✓
SB167Revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
HB1050Authorize municipalities to impose a new tax to fund capital improvement projects.proYea✗tabled
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proYea✓
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proYea✓
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proYea✓
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proYea✓
HB1226Provide that no county transfer jurisdiction of a county highway to a municipality unless the highway meets a minimum pavement condition rating, or unless there is mutual agreement of the county and municipality.antiYea✓tabled
SB13Clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision.proYea✓
HB1194Authorize the cooperation of counties for purposes of operating an office of county director of equalization.proNay✗
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.antiNay✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4920 bills

HB1127modify requirements for incorporating municipalities that are within three miles of another incorporated municipality.proYea✓
HB1251modify provisions related to the annexation of unplatted territory or agricultural land.antiYea✗
HB1194clarify provisions pertaining to tax increment finance districts.proNay✗
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.proYea✓
SB1expand eligibility for the reduced tuition benefit for certain school district and Head Start employees at Board of Regents institutions to school counselors.proNay✗
HB1017adopt the psychology interjurisdictional licensure compact.proNay✗
SB199revise provisions pertaining to the consolidation or boundary changes of counties.proYea✓
SB169revise provisions regarding drones.antiYea✗
SB169revise provisions regarding drones.antiYea✗
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.proYea✓
HB1022make an appropriation to the Department of Education to provide professional development in literacy to teachers, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1132revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proNay✗
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✗
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×0.3422 bills

HB1109modify the occupation tax for business improvement districts.proNay✗
HB1109modify the occupation tax for business improvement districts.proNay✗
HB1109modify the occupation tax for business improvement districts.proNay✗
HB1057allow for the appointment of county coroner by all counties.proNay✗
HB1176revise certain provisions regarding on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses for use at municipality-owned facilities.proNay✗
HB1176revise certain provisions regarding on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses for use at municipality-owned facilities.proNay✗
SB174prohibit the enactment or implementation of an ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits the use of an energy utility service.antiYea✗
HB1239prohibit a ban of fuel gas appliances used by consumers.antiYea✗
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✗
SB74provide for the establishment of regional jail authorities.proNay✗
SB74provide for the establishment of regional jail authorities.proNay✗
HB1050authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.proNay✗
SB44repeal provisions regarding the creation of river basin natural resource districts.antiYea✗
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.proNay✗
SB173make an appropriation for design costs related to the new Lincoln Hall at Northern State University, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.antiYea✗
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.antiYea✗
SB31create an off-road vehicle decal for non-residents visiting the state.proNay✗
SB31create an off-road vehicle decal for non-residents visiting the state.proNay✗

2022 Regular Session×0.2421 bills

HB1076permit certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.proYea✓
HB1076permit certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.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.proNay✗
HB1301revise percentages regarding certain municipal proceeds of gaming revenues.proYea✓
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.antiYea✗
HB1257establish a fund to assist counties with paying infrastructure expenditures and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1257establish a fund to assist counties with paying infrastructure expenditures and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
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.proNay✗
HB1235require legislative approval for the acquisition, sale, or exchange of real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.proYea✓
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✓
HB1273authorize the Department of the Military to purchase certain real property in Chamberlain and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.proYea✓
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.proYea✓
HB1052place limitations on the enforcement of federal laws and orders related to firearms, accessories, and ammunition.antiYea✗

2021 Regular Session×0.1722 bills

SB152authorize counties to issue off-sale liquor licenses.proNay✗
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.proNay✗
HB1191allow an expedited process for local intergovernmental legal disputes.proYea✓
HB1143authorize certain municipalities to offer limited incentives for industrial development.proNay✗
HB1190revise the process to vacate a part of certain highways.proYea✗tabled
SB161revise the qualifications to serve as a trustee of a county road district.proYea✓
SB136change the criteria for a petition to vacate a highway.proYea✓
SB44authorize, regulate, and tax wagering on sporting events within the city limits of Deadwood and provide a penalty for a violation thereof.proNay✗
HB1117revise provisions for public meetings held by teleconference.proNay✗
HB1230establish a fund to assist counties with paying certain expenditures.proYea✓
HB1138revise provisions regarding the issuance of state park camping permits.proYea✓
HB1237make an appropriation for the purpose of funding county and township roads and bridges and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.proYea✓
HB1059add nonvoting legislative members to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority.proNay✗
HB1059add nonvoting legislative members to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority.proYea✗tabled
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.proYea✓
HB1115revise the qualifications of Game, Fish and Parks commissioners.proYea✓
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×0.1218 bills

HB1079authorize a county to assess an administration fee for the processing of certain title applications.proNay✗
SB137revise provisions for repair, replacement, and construction of sidewalks within a municipality.proNay✗
SB191provide emergency authority to counties, community improvement districts, and municipalities in the event of a public health crisis and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB54regulate the use of auxiliary containers.antiNay✓
SB54regulate the use of auxiliary containers.antiYea✗
HB1066revise and repeal provisions regarding aviation.proYea✓
HB1004provide for the defense of laws by the Legislature.proYea✓
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✗
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.proNay✗
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.proYea✓
HB1226revise certain provisions regarding local referendums.antiYea✗
HB1061exempt vehicles owned by improvement districts from certain vehicle registration fees.proNay✗
HB1143prohibit school districts from using school or athletic team names, mascots, or nicknames that are determined to be racially derogatory or discriminatory.antiYea✓tabled
HB1199revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.antiYea✗
HB1199revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.antiNay✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0813 bills

HB1075revise certain provisions regarding the authority of conservation district governing boards.proYea✓
HB1128revise provisions regarding the maximum term of promissory notes issued to municipalities.proNay✗
SB48authorize counties on behalf of certain improvement districts to issue convention facility on-sale licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.proNay✗
HB1056prohibit certain local ordinances regarding firearms.antiYea✗
HCR1006Instructing South Dakota's congressional representatives to support an effort in Congress to terminate the U.S. Department of Education.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✓
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✓
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.proNay✗
SB14define solar energy facilities and to establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits.antiYea✗

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