Michael Rohl on Government spending

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2026 Regular Session×1.0029 bills

HB1054repeal the creation and budgeting for the Digital Dakota Network.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✓
SCR601encouraging honest economic development rooted in the republican principles of limited government, deregulation, and organic entrepreneurial growth.proNay✗
SB78revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.antiYea✗
HB1021authorize the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to dismantle and demolish buildings on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1034increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.antiYea✗
HB1034increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.antiYea✗
HB1088remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.proYea✓
HB1088remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.proYea✓
SB11increase reinstatement fees and abstract driver record fees.antiYea✗
SB11increase reinstatement fees and abstract driver record fees.antiNay✓
SB139revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.proYea✓
HB1046authorize the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB55make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB74transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.antiNay✓
SB74transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB199establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.antiNay✓
SB75amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.antiYea✗
SB245create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.antiNay✓
HB1134make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota.antiYea✓tabled
SB245create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.antiYea✗
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.proYea✓
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.proYea✓
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.proYea✓
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.proYea✓
HB1056require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.proYea✓
HB1326appropriate 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 common schools.antiYea✗
SB120make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.antiYea✗
HB1135make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.antiYea✓tabled

2025 Regular Session×0.7029 bills

SB204Prohibit the expenditure of certain funds appropriated for purposes related to the construction of a prison facility.proNay✗
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✓
HB1007Prohibit use of the South Dakota public utilities commission gross receipts tax fund for reimbursement of costs incurred by the Public Utilities Commission.proYea✓
HB1036Establish a minimum combined balance of the budget reserve fund and general revenue replacement fund.proYea✓
HB1040Reduce the state's contribution to a subsidized high school dual credit program.proNay✗
HB1040Reduce the state's contribution to a subsidized high school dual credit program.proNay✗
SB65Provide for the sale of certain real estate located in Pennington County and to provide for the deposit of the proceeds.proYea✓
SB155Reduce the amount of net receipts of unclaimed property deposited into the general fund.proYea✓
SB161Establish a maximum school administrator salary.proNay✗
HB1189Extend by two years the date on which moneys appropriated to the Governor's Office of Economic Development in 2021 for marketing, route restoration, business development, and air service marketing will revert to the general fund.antiYea✗
HB1037Suspend the tax collection allowance credit for filing returns and remitting taxes electronically.proNay✗
HB1005Modify the requirement for payment of a private home study by the Department of Social Services.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✓
HB1266Attach the South Dakota State Brand Board to the Office of School and Public Lands.proNay✗
HB1266Attach the South Dakota State Brand Board to the Office of School and Public Lands.proYea✗tabled
SB136Make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.antiYea✗
SB138Make an appropriation for developing the economic viability of South Dakota.antiYea✗
SB140Revise a provision related to the reimbursement of expenses incurred by a county in detaining a parolee.antiYea✗
SB145Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.proYea✓
SB220Appropriate 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 common schools.antiYea✗
HB1041Revise and repeal certain provisions pertaining to the state library and State Library Board.proYea✓
SB29Amend provisions regarding the Division of Insurance and the former Division of Securities operating fund.proYea✓
SB133Repeal enforcement provisions and modify requirements related to the fluoridation of public water supplies.proNay✗
HB1124Repeal a requirement regarding possession of a registry card.proNay✗
SB7Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.proYea✓
SB37Revise and repeal provisions related to the 911 emergency surcharge and the 911 Coordination Board.proYea✓
HB1046Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025.antiYea✗
HB1024Amend certain fees collected by the secretary of state.antiYea✗
SB56Authorize the payment of lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Building Authority by the Bureau of Finance and Management, to make an appropriation therefore, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗

2024 Regular Session×0.4926 bills

SB33repeal the Petroleum Release Compensation Board.proYea✓
SB57create uniform procedures for consideration of criminal histories and convictions in professional or occupational licensure.antiYea✗
HB1118revise unclaimed property provisions.antiYea✗
SB112establish a non-resident title fee.antiYea✗
SB15require a convicted defendant to reimburse the cost of digital forensic examination fees.antiNay✓
SB15require a convicted defendant to reimburse the cost of digital forensic examination fees.antiYea✗
SB160rename South Scalp Creek Lakeside Use Area in Gregory County.proYea✗tabled
SB51revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.antiYea✗
HB1007amend the requirement to employ a county veterans' service officer.proYea✓
HB1065make an appropriation for the design and construction of a multi-use building on the grounds of the State Fair and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB190require a comparison of reemployment assistance recipients against death records for reemployment assistance eligibility integrity.proYea✓
SB96prohibit the use of a deepfake to influence an election and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
SB96prohibit the use of a deepfake to influence an election and to provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✗
SB86allow a municipality authorized to allow legal games of chance to issue additional off-sale liquor licenses to hotel-motel convention facilities.proYea✓
SB154establish the Commission on Truth and Reconciliation.antiYea✓tabled
SB21rescind rule-making authority for the annual report of the number of voters removed from a county's voter registration list.proYea✓
SB56permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail.antiNay✓
HB1034require hydrogen pipelines to be permitted by the Public Utilities Commission.antiYea✗
SB151revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers.antiYea✗
SB138make an appropriation to provide for the development of South Dakota.antiYea✗
SB138make an appropriation to provide for the development of South Dakota.antiYea✗
HB1156make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.antiYea✓tabled
HB1161regulate the acceptance of a central bank digital currency.antiYea✗
HB1161regulate the acceptance of a central bank digital currency.antiYea✗
HB1073keep interest earned on incarceration construction fund moneys in the same fund.antiYea✗
HB1157make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.mixedYea✗

2023 Regular Session×0.3421 bills

SB89increase the daily maximum award for the alternative care program administered by the Unified Judicial System.antiYea✗
HB1042update additional charges allowed for mailing decals and plates and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SJR502Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota revising and establishing certain constitutional provisions regarding the lieutenant governor and the presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives.antiYea✗
SJR502Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota revising and establishing certain constitutional provisions regarding the lieutenant governor and the presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives.antiYea✗
SB33amend an appropriation for the revised construction costs of the Mineral Industries Building at the School of Mines and Technology, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1006increase the funding for construction of an addition to the Kinsman Building in Pierre, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1060modify provisions related to procurement for the state and other purchasing agencies.proYea✓
HB1098revise provisions related to juror compensation.antiNay✗tabled
SB154incentivize a paid family leave incentive program, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
SB112reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
SB112reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
SB112reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
SB99authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.antiNay✓
SB168authorize a board of a school district to adopt policies regarding students who are registered sex offenders, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB78create the South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy and make an appropriation therefor.antiYea✗
SB78create the South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy and make an appropriation therefor.antiYea✗
HB1116prohibit the use of state resources in hosting lewd or lascivious content.proNay✗
SB44repeal provisions regarding the creation of river basin natural resource districts.proYea✓
HB1049revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2023.antiYea✗
SB94establish the crime of grooming and provide a penalty therefor.antiYea✓tabled
HB1093make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.antiYea✓tabled

2022 Regular Session×0.2415 bills

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.proNay✓tabled
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.proNay✗
HB1046revise the disposal fee for large-scale solid waste disposal facilities operated by political subdivisions.proYea✓
SB37repeal the bingo distributor license and bingo manufacturer license and to repeal the bingo tax.proYea✓
SCR605Celebrating the South Dakota Division of the Izaak Walton League of America for its ideals and accomplishments during one hundred years of conservation leadership.antiYea✗
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.proYea✓
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.proYea✓
HB1019make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1327reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✗tabled
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.antiYea✗
HB1115allow succession to real property by an affidavit.proYea✓
SB213revise Senate Bill 60, the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2022, as previously enacted in the Ninety-Seventh Session of the South Dakota Legislature.antiYea✗
SB60revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2022.antiYea✗
SB13repeal provisions permitting certain documents to serve as temporary registry identification cards for medical cannabis.proNay✗
SB108repeal certain reporting requirements to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.1719 bills

HB1232increase the pay of certain constitutional officers.antiYea✗
HB1232increase the pay of certain constitutional officers.antiYea✗
SJR502To 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.proNay✗
SB195appropriate 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.antiYea✗
HB1167make an appropriation to improve South Dakota and to declare an emergency.antiYea✓tabled
SB17authorize the South Dakota Department of Corrections to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1026make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1026make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB134limit the required application of green building standards.proYea✓
HB1109modify requirements and restrictions related to certain alcoholic beverages.proYea✓
HB1007revise certain provisions regarding checks or bid bonds for public improvements.proYea✓
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.proYea✓
HB1011increase certain boiler inspection fees and dedicate more of the fees to the state's boiler inspection program.antiYea✗
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.antiYea✗
SB18authorize the South Dakota Department of Corrections to demolish buildings at STAR Academy, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✓tabled
SB111reduce the fee for permits to carry concealed pistols.proYea✓
SB111reduce the fee for permits to carry concealed pistols.proYea✓
HB1111revise certain provisions regarding inspections and seizures by, and forfeitures involving, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.proYea✓
HB1169make an appropriation for the arts and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗

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