John Sjaarda on Public safety regulations

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2026 Regular Session×1.0035 bills

HB1003amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees.proYea✓
HB1124establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1280increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.proYea✓
SB81clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.proYea✓
SB42enhance the penalties for ingestion, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional facility.proYea✓
HB1073provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.proNay✗
HB1073provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✗tabled
SB41revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an identifiable individual, and provide penalties therefor.proYea✓
SB221regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1017permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.proYea✓
HB1220regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB36authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages.proYea✓
HB1220regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1076revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1010modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.proNay✗
HB1162add certain substances to Schedule I of the controlled substances schedule.proYea✓
SB82prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1023establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serving on ambulance crews.proYea✓
HB1024modify requirements for ambulance operators.proYea✓
HB1240establish requirements for the distribution and sale of vapor products, and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
HB1298prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law enforcement officer and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB68make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB68make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1016modify provisions related to the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1112modify the definition of an electronic smoking device.proYea✓
HB1287require an alternate approval process for an operation that extracts materials by the use of explosives.proNay✗
SB46modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB47revise the requirements for executive sessions and closed meetings.proYea✓
HB1161amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.proYea✓
SB136make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB136make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB87clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.proYea✓
SB9revise provisions regarding notices to the one-call notification center.proNay✗
SB198restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.proNay✗
SB198restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.proNay✗

2025 Regular Session×0.7025 bills

SB163Require certain firefighting equipment purchased by a fire department contain particular labeling.proNay✗
HB1094Modify laws regarding school bus safety and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
HB1259Prohibit unauthorized access to certain multi-occupancy rooms.proYea✓
HB1259Prohibit unauthorized access to certain multi-occupancy rooms.proYea✓
SB8Establish certain criminal offenses for boat operators and to provide penalties therefor.proYea✓
SB58Revise provisions related to human trafficking, to prohibit the obstruction of human trafficking enforcement, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB38Modify requirements for a vehicle approaching a vehicle that is stopped or occupying the shoulder of the highway with warning lights flashing.proYea✓
SB59Revise provisions relating to the delivery, possession with intent to deliver, and possession of unauthorized articles in a state correctional facility, and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1056Prohibit the preparation, sale, and distribution of certain kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1069Regulate vapor products and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1117Modify requirements on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.proNay✗
HB1035Make an appropriation for school security enhancement grants.proYea✗tabled
HB1236Expand the safety zone within which hunting and trapping are restricted.proYea✓
SB37Revise and repeal provisions related to the 911 emergency surcharge and the 911 Coordination Board.proYea✓
HB1012Clarify the status of the Statewide One-Call Notification Board as an agency administered by the Department of Public Safety and the duties of the Board.proYea✓
HB1014Modify provisions related to emergency medical services personnel and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1034Make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1155Revise the annual reporting period for public safety answering points.proYea✓
HB1223Provide for conscience exemptions from certain vaccinations.antiYea✗
HB1223Provide for conscience exemptions from certain vaccinations.antiYea✗
HCR6007Recognizing emergency medical services personnel and supporting efforts to acknowledge emergency medical service as an essential public service.proYea✓
SB34Update the roles of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Department of Public Safety regarding burning and burn permit issuing authority.proYea✓
HB1265Establish provisions related to the sharing of information with the national marrow donor program.proYea✓
SB93Prohibit payment or rebate of insurance deductibles by contractors providing motor vehicle repair services.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4913 bills

HB1059revise certain provisions regarding insurance holding companies.proYea✓
HB1102provide an appropriation to construct a community center in the community of Whitewood.proYea✗tabled
SB14expand authorization for the conditional taking of coyotes from snowmobiles.proYea✓
SB14expand authorization for the conditional taking of coyotes from snowmobiles.proYea✓
SB27modify the criteria for removal from the sex offender registry.proYea✓
SB146revise and repeal provisions related to threatening persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB128improve public safety in South Dakota.proYea✗tabled
HB1212require certain vehicles to be equipped with mud flaps.proNay✗
HB1031update the development and implementation of conservation district standards.proYea✓
HB1031update the development and implementation of conservation district standards.proYea✓
HCR6003To create the One Hundredth Session Planning Committee of the South Dakota Legislature.proYea✓
HB1141improve public safety in South Dakota.proYea✓
HB1131waive certain fees for nondriver identification cards for individuals who are homeless.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.345 bills

HB1158ban counterfeit airbags.proYea✓
SB3prohibit the issuance of a written certification to a pregnant woman or breastfeeding mother for purposes of medical cannabis use.proYea✗tabled
HB1053prohibit the issuance of a written certification to a pregnant woman or breastfeeding mother for purposes of medical cannabis use.proYea✓
HB1172require a practitioner's medical assessment of a patient to occur in certain facilities for purposes of medical cannabis use.proYea✓
HJR5006Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.proNay✗

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