Kyle Schoenfish on Local government authority

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2026 Regular Session×1.0036 bills

SB237require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.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✓
HB1089modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits.proYea✓
SB135protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.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✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
SB167amend provisions pertaining to the administration of an academic achievement assessment to students in grade eleven.proYea✗tabled
HB1260authorize the establishment of municipal property tax rebate programs.proYea✓
SB96authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.proNay✗
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.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.antiNay✓
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✓
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✓
HB1088remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.antiYea✗
HB1088remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.antiYea✗
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.proYea✓
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.proYea✓
SB166require boards of county commissioners and county planning and zoning commissions to hold meetings after certain times or provide recordings of meetings to the public for later viewing.proYea✗tabled
HB1197revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.proYea✓
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.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✗
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.proYea✓
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7022 bills

HB1154Change the approval requirement for the construction or expansion of a municipal camping or tourist accommodation facility.proNay✓tabled
HB1261Provide the board of commissioners with authority over certain intra-county land uses and construction projects.proNay✗
HB1261Provide the board of commissioners with authority over certain intra-county land uses and construction projects.proYea✓
SB97Allow the governing body of a municipality to change the use of municipally owned parkland by ordinance.proYea✓
SB97Allow the governing body of a municipality to change the use of municipally owned parkland by ordinance.proYea✓
SB7Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.proYea✓
SB167Revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
SB167Revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proNay✗
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proNay✗
SB13Clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision.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✓
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✓
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✓
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.antiYea✗
SB129Modify renewal fee requirements for an on-sale liquor licensee whose business premises have been annexed into a municipality of the first class.antiYea✗
SB9Make public the calendars and appointment logs of statewide public officials.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4920 bills

HB1127modify requirements for incorporating municipalities that are within three miles of another incorporated municipality.proYea✓
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✓
SB2remove provisions for establishing a uniform method for calculating high school credit received from completing a postsecondary course.proYea✓
SB2remove provisions for establishing a uniform method for calculating high school credit received from completing a postsecondary course.proYea✓
SB1expand eligibility for the reduced tuition benefit for certain school district and Head Start employees at Board of Regents institutions to school counselors.proYea✓
SB1expand eligibility for the reduced tuition benefit for certain school district and Head Start employees at Board of Regents institutions to school counselors.proYea✓
HB1017adopt the psychology interjurisdictional licensure compact.proYea✓
SB199revise provisions pertaining to the consolidation or boundary changes of counties.proYea✓
SB169revise provisions regarding drones.antiYea✗
SB169revise provisions regarding drones.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.proYea✓
HB1132revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
SB108revise a provision related to retrocession of jurisdiction over federal enclaves.proYea✓
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✓
HB1020revise the method by which completion of a required suicide awareness and prevention training is verified.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.3424 bills

HB1109modify the occupation tax for business improvement districts.proYea✓
HB1057allow for the appointment of county coroner by all counties.proYea✓
SB88amend a provision allowing municipalities to jointly license and regulate intercity services.proYea✓
HB1176revise certain provisions regarding on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses for use at municipality-owned facilities.proYea✓
SB195authorize the redistricting of water development district director areas by the district's board of directors.proYea✗tabled
HB1123authorize school boards to modify the length of terms for members to allow for holding joint elections.proYea✓
SB99authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.proNay✗
SR701Urging the South Dakota Department of Transportation to reconsider the three-lane proposal for State Highway 46.proYea✗tabled
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✗
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.proYea✓
HB1220provide that a female who undergoes an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable.proYea✓
SB74provide for the establishment of regional jail authorities.proYea✓
SB96provide for the recall of school board members.antiYea✓tabled
SB131remove certain limitations on property tax levy increases.proYea✗tabled
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✗
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.antiNay✓
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✓

2022 Regular Session×0.2418 bills

HB1076permit certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.proYea✓
HB1084provide for the regulation of motorized foot scooters and to declare an emergency.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✓
SB190revise provisions regarding municipal zoning of medical cannabis establishments.proYea✓
SB96make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to renovate the science laboratories in the Churchill-Haines Building at the University of South Dakota.proYea✓
SB96make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to renovate the science laboratories in the Churchill-Haines Building at the University of South Dakota.proYea✓
SB99revise percentages regarding certain municipal proceeds of gaming revenues.proYea✗tabled
HB1156revise provisions regarding weed removal along highways.proYea✓
SB179modify certain provisions regarding municipal campgrounds.proYea✓
HB1053authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.proNay✗
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.proYea✓
HB1046revise the disposal fee for large-scale solid waste disposal facilities operated by political subdivisions.antiYea✗
SB156revise certain provisions regarding census estimates for the purposes of off-sale and on-sale liquor licenses.proYea✓
SB205index a certain level of municipal proceeds regarding the disbursements from the Gaming Commission fund to an inflation index.proYea✓
SB205index a certain level of municipal proceeds regarding the disbursements from the Gaming Commission fund to an inflation index.proYea✓
HB1273authorize the Department of the Military to purchase certain real property in Chamberlain and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.1717 bills

SB138provide flexibility for certain municipal budget provisions.proYea✓
SB152authorize counties to issue off-sale liquor licenses.proYea✓
SB168revise the population requirement for appointment of coroners.proYea✓
SB122provide procedures to enforce the United States Constitution.proYea✗tabled
SB81authorize certain flags and flagpoles to be located on residential property regardless of any private covenants, restrictions, bylaws, rules, or requirements.proYea✓
HB1094revise certain provisions regarding the municipal zoning and appeals process.proYea✓
HB1143authorize certain municipalities to offer limited incentives for industrial development.proYea✓
SB136change the criteria for a petition to vacate a highway.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.proYea✓
SB44authorize, regulate, and tax wagering on sporting events within the city limits of Deadwood and provide a penalty for a violation thereof.proYea✓
HB1237make an appropriation for the purpose of funding county and township roads and bridges and to declare an emergency.proNay✓tabled
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✓
SB142modify the meeting place and notice requirements for county commission meetings.proYea✓
HCR6009Urging priority to be given to in-state advertising agencies over out-of-state agencies for state issued requests for proposals.proNay✓tabled
HB1113revise certain references to the International Building Code.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1216 bills

HB1079authorize a county to assess an administration fee for the processing of certain title applications.proYea✓
HB1079authorize a county to assess an administration fee for the processing of certain title applications.proYea✓
HB1120authorize the governing body of a second or third class municipality to act as a planning and zoning commission.proYea✓
SB137revise provisions for repair, replacement, and construction of sidewalks within a municipality.proYea✓
SB137revise provisions for repair, replacement, and construction of sidewalks within a municipality.proYea✓
HB1165revise provisions regarding the acceptance of gifts by municipalities.proYea✓
HB1165revise provisions regarding the acceptance of gifts by municipalities.proYea✓
SB54regulate the use of auxiliary containers.antiYea✗
SB182provide for certain bonds for the construction of courthouses.proNay✓tabled
HB1066revise and repeal provisions regarding aviation.proYea✓
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.proNay✗
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.proNay✗
SB56authorize the collection of certain search and rescue service costs.proNay✗
SB56authorize the collection of certain search and rescue service costs.proYea✓
HB1058revise certain provisions regarding water development districts.proYea✓
HB1199revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.antiYea✗

2019 Regular Session×0.0827 bills

HB1176provide for the regulation of saline tattoo removal by municipalities.proYea✓
HB1176provide for the regulation of saline tattoo removal by municipalities.proYea✓
HB1075revise certain provisions regarding the authority of conservation district governing boards.proYea✓
HB1075revise certain provisions regarding the authority of conservation district governing boards.proYea✓
HB1128revise provisions regarding the maximum term of promissory notes issued to municipalities.proYea✓
HB1115revise certain provisions regarding local referendums.proNay✗
SB48authorize counties on behalf of certain improvement districts to issue convention facility on-sale licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.proYea✓
HB1056prohibit certain local ordinances regarding firearms.antiYea✗
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✓
HJR1001Proposing 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.proNay✗
SB73revise qualifications for sanitary district trustees.proYea✓
SB73revise qualifications for sanitary district trustees.proYea✓
HB1223modify the distribution of taxes on concentrated animal feeding operations.proYea✗tabled
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✓
HB1078revise certain provisions regarding the repair of sidewalks within a municipality.antiYea✓tabled
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✓
SB100reduce the number of petition signatures required for conservation district supervisor elections.proYea✓
SB100reduce the number of petition signatures required for conservation district supervisor elections.proYea✓
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.proYea✓
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.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.proYea✓
HB1186repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.proYea✓
SB14define solar energy facilities and to establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits.antiYea✗

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