Kathy Rice on Government transparency

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2026 Regular Session×1.0063 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✓
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✓
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.proNay✓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.antiNay✓
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.proNay✗
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✓
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.proNay✗
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.proNay✗
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.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.proNay✗
HB1253adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.proYea✓
HB1125create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.proYea✓
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.proYea✓
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.proNay✗
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✓
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✓
HCR6004encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.proYea✓
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.proNay✗
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.proYea✓
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.proYea✓
HB1052authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for a public purpose.proYea✓
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.proNay✗
HB1243require the display of the state motto in public schools and provide for associated legal representation.proYea✓
HB1243require the display of the state motto in public schools and provide for associated legal representation.proYea✓
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×0.7064 bills

SB10Shorten the time before records of a Governor or a lieutenant governor are opened to the public.proNay✗
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✓
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✗
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✓
HB1100Clarify which opinions must be included in the annual judicial opinions report prepared by the Legislative Research Council.proYea✓
HB1152Prohibit the enforcement and implementation of directives from intergovernmental organizations, and to provide a penalty therefor.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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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.proNay✗
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.antiYea✗
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.proNay✗
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✓
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.proYea✓
SJR505Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, establishing the trust for unclaimed property fund.proYea✓
HB1075Modify the persons eligible to sign an affidavit for proof of homelessness for purposes of waiving the fee for a nondriver identification card.proYea✓
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.proNay✗
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.proNay✗

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