Brandei Schaefbauer 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.proYea✓
SB237require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.proYea✓
HB1089modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits.proYea✓
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proYea✓
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proYea✓
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proYea✓
SB135protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.proYea✓
SB135protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.proYea✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
SB96authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.proYea✓
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✓
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✓
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.proYea✓
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.proYea✓
HB1197revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.proYea✓
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.proYea✓
HB1105restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically underserved areas or communities, or in areas with a medically underserved population under federal law.proNay✗
HB1105restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically underserved areas or communities, or in areas with a medically underserved population under federal law.proNay✗
HB1324abolish the State Board of Elections.antiYea✓tabled
SB197modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.proYea✓
SB197modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.proYea✓
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.proYea✓
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7015 bills

HB1154Change the approval requirement for the construction or expansion of a municipal camping or tourist accommodation facility.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✓
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✓
SB13Clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision.proYea✓
HB1051Update provisions on the interim legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking.proYea✓
HB1194Authorize the cooperation of counties for purposes of operating an office of county director of equalization.proYea✓
SB74Require the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state.proYea✓
SB84Extend the timeframe for filling a vacancy in a board of county commissioners.proYea✓
SB129Modify renewal fee requirements for an on-sale liquor licensee whose business premises have been annexed into a municipality of the first class.antiNay✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4924 bills

HB1081establish provisions related to the reimbursement of doula services through the state Medicaid program.proYea✗tabled
HB1127modify requirements for incorporating municipalities that are within three miles of another incorporated municipality.proYea✓
HB1251modify provisions related to the annexation of unplatted territory or agricultural land.antiYea✗
HB1194clarify provisions pertaining to tax increment finance districts.proYea✓
HB1039provide for the payment of legal expenses originating from crime committed at a facility maintained by the Department of Corrections.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
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.proNay✗
HB1022make an appropriation to the Department of Education to provide professional development in literacy to teachers, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1132revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proNay✗
HCR6012Acknowledging the challenges and responses during the COVID-19 pandemic and committing to accountability and action.proYea✗tabled
HB1128require a zoning authority to determine that a well is an established well that has not been abandoned in making a permitting decision.antiYea✗
HB1240permit a homeowner's association, development, or incorporated community to modify a restrictive covenant.antiYea✗
HB1014amend the criteria for designation as a regional nursing facility and applicable reimbursement.proYea✓
HB1229add a county as able to be assigned responsibility for secondary highways on municipal boundaries.proYea✓
HB1130revise water development district boundaries.proYea✓
HB1130revise water development district boundaries.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.3421 bills

HB1109modify the occupation tax for business improvement districts.proYea✓
HB1109modify the occupation tax for business improvement districts.proYea✓
HB1057allow for the appointment of county coroner by all counties.proYea✓
HB1176revise certain provisions regarding on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses for use at municipality-owned facilities.proYea✓
HB1176revise certain provisions regarding on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses for use at municipality-owned facilities.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.proNay✗
SB74provide for the establishment of regional jail authorities.proYea✓
SB74provide for the establishment of regional jail authorities.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
SB173make an appropriation for design costs related to the new Lincoln Hall at Northern State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.antiYea✗
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.proYea✓
SB31create an off-road vehicle decal for non-residents visiting the state.proYea✓

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