Bethany Soye on Government transparency

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2026 Regular Session×1.0025 bills

HB1090require publication of notices of gubernatorial appointments and reappointments.proYea✗tabled
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✓
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✓
SB47revise the requirements for executive sessions and closed meetings.antiYea✗
HB1092update provisions pertaining to open records.antiYea✗
HB1084amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.proYea✓
HB1084amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.proYea✓
HB1044make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB57clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process.proYea✓
SB57clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process.proYea✓
HB1104revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.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✓
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.proYea✓
HB1125create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.proYea✓
HB1125create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.proYea✓
HB1017permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.antiYea✗
SB75amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.proYea✓
HCR6004encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.proYea✓
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proNay✗
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✓
HB1056require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.antiYea✗

2025 Regular Session×0.7093 bills

SB10Shorten the time before records of a Governor or a lieutenant governor are opened to the public.proYea✓
SB10Shorten the time before records of a Governor or a lieutenant governor are opened to the public.proYea✓
HB1106Require a report regarding refugee resettlement services.proYea✓
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✗
HB1140Provide oversight regarding the exercise of gubernatorial emergency powers.proYea✗tabled
HB1243Require an ownership disclosure for any non-individual entity that exercises eminent domain.proYea✗tabled
SB23Require the secretary of state to publish the numbers pertaining to the collection of signatures on a nominating petition.proNay✓tabled
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proYea✓
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proYea✓
SB63Establish protections for state employees who report improper governmental conduct and crime.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✓
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB145Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
HB1205Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.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✓
SB17Clarify when a political committee must file certain campaign finance disclosure statements.proYea✓
SB17Clarify when a political committee must file certain campaign finance disclosure statements.proYea✓
HJR5007Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election a law transfer the state accounting system from the Bureau of Finance and Management to the state auditor and amend provisions pertaining to the Bureau of Finance and Management.proNay✓tabled
SB176Clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.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✓
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✓
HB1145Amend provisions pertaining to the maintenance and publication of the statewide voter registration file.proYea✗tabled
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.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.proYea✓
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.antiNay✓
HB1073Designate contact information provided on a voter registration form as not for public inspection.antiNay✓
SB75Require an indication of United States citizenship status on a motor vehicle operator's license or permit, and on a nondriver identification card.proYea✓
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✓
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✗tabled
HB1164Revise the process for nominating candidates for lieutenant governor.proNay✗
HB1164Revise the process for nominating candidates for lieutenant governor.proNay✗
HB1216Modify and repeal provisions related to the Legislative Research Council.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✓
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✗
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✓
SB61Modify the authority of the Board of Internal Control.proYea✓
SB61Modify the authority of the Board of Internal Control.proYea✓
SB61Modify the authority of the Board of Internal Control.proYea✓
SB94Amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.proNay✗
SB94Amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.proYea✗tabled
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✗
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.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.proYea✓
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✓
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✗

2024 Regular Session×0.4962 bills

SB217require disclosure of certain information prior to the sale of property bound by a homeowners' association.proYea✓
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.proYea✓
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.proYea✓
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.proYea✓
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.proNay✗
SCR603Opposing the adoption and development of a central bank digital currency.antiYea✗
SB35provide that certain personal information of a lottery prize winner may only be used for advertising or promotion with the winner's consent.proYea✓
SB75modify provisions pertaining to the designation of a legal newspaper.proYea✓
HB1062make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB45make an appropriation for the establishment of a Center for Quantum Information Science and Technology and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1155require the consideration of certain definitions when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.proNay✗
HB1230amend provisions regarding reports to be done for a guardianship or conservatorship and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1071revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.proYea✓
SJR501Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, authorizing the state to impose work requirements on certain individuals who are eligible for expanded Medicaid.proYea✓
SB47revise the incentive program for juvenile diversion opportunities.proNay✗
SB47revise the incentive program for juvenile diversion opportunities.proNay✗
HB1004update the official code of laws.proYea✓
HCR6006Urging the members of South Dakota's congressional delegation to sponsor and support an amendment to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Act.antiYea✗
SB9further limit applications for clemency for violent crime offenders sentenced to life imprisonment.proYea✓
SB9further limit applications for clemency for violent crime offenders sentenced to life imprisonment.proYea✓
HB1239prohibit the dissemination of incorrect or misleading ballot information and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB40establish a criminal background check requirement for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.proYea✓
HB1076require the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.proNay✗
HB1076require the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.proNay✗
HB1076require the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.proNay✗
HB1083permit a person convicted of certain driving under the influence offenses to drive for certain purposes.proYea✓
HB1087modify the definitions of a child in need of supervision and a delinquent child.proYea✓
HB1197require the publication of measures taken to restrict the access of obscene materials by minors.proYea✓
HB1197require the publication of measures taken to restrict the access of obscene materials by minors.proYea✓
SB190require a comparison of reemployment assistance recipients against death records for reemployment assistance eligibility integrity.proYea✓
HB1038exclude certain habitual DUI offenders from eligibility for presumptive probation.proYea✓
HB1038exclude certain habitual DUI offenders from eligibility for presumptive probation.proYea✓
HB1038exclude certain habitual DUI offenders from eligibility for presumptive probation.proYea✓
HB1008modify the eligibility for admission to the state veterans' home and repeal the residency requirement.proYea✓
HB1118revise unclaimed property provisions.proNay✗
SB87revise provisions related to the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners and its appointed professional councils.proYea✓
HB1129repeal the session law authorizing the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of a new dairy research and extension farm on the campus of South Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB199revise provisions pertaining to the consolidation or boundary changes of counties.proYea✓
HCR6003To create the One Hundredth Session Planning Committee of the South Dakota Legislature.proYea✓
HB1254remove irreconcilable differences as a cause for divorce.antiNay✗tabled
HB1140revise certain provisions relating to petitions containing illegal actions and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1140revise certain provisions relating to petitions containing illegal actions and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1140revise certain provisions relating to petitions containing illegal actions and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB211revise notarial acts.proNay✗
SB211revise notarial acts.proNay✗
HB1001repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates.proYea✓
HCR6001Supporting the Electoral College.proYea✓
HB1088remove the option for a court services officer to prepare documentation in an adoption proceeding.proYea✓
HB1088remove the option for a court services officer to prepare documentation in an adoption proceeding.proYea✓
SCR601Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.proYea✓
HB1224require the creation of an informational video and other materials describing the state's abortion law and medical care for a pregnant woman experiencing life-threatening or health-threatening medical conditions.proYea✓
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.proNay✗
SB123revise provisions pertaining to voter registration requirements and the state board of elections.proYea✗tabled
HB1021merge the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission and the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission.proYea✓
HB1021merge the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission and the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission.proNay✓tabled
SB28modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB168make an appropriation for victim services.proYea✓
SB44make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for health care recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1061make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1039provide for the payment of legal expenses originating from crime committed at a facility maintained by the Department of Corrections.proYea✓
HB1131waive certain fees for nondriver identification cards for individuals who are homeless.proNay✗
HB1068allow disabled veterans to obtain a standard issue county motor vehicle or motorcycle license plate.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.3448 bills

SB45repeal the requirement for an annual report by the Board of Regents regarding intellectual diversity and the free exchange of ideasantiNay✓
HB1189require certain entities owning agricultural land to report foreign beneficial ownership interests.proYea✓
SB197prohibit the spouse of a member of the Legislature from being employed as a private lobbyist.proNay✗
HB1231revise certain provisions related to the sealing of adoption records.proYea✓
HB1231revise certain provisions related to the sealing of adoption records.proNay✗
SB143raise the revenue threshold for a required audit of a water development district.antiNay✓
HB1079make an appropriation to the Department of Health to provide grants to support mental health and suicide prevention programs, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB162revise public meeting requirements.antiYea✗
HB1140require the secretary of state to determine if a legislatively proposed constitutional amendment complies with the single subject requirement and is not a constitutional revision.proYea✓
HB1124modify provisions pertaining to the testing of automatic tabulating equipment.proYea✓
HB1124modify provisions pertaining to the testing of automatic tabulating equipment.proYea✓
HB1135provide for transparency in the pricing of prescription drugs.proYea✓
HB1002update the official code of laws.proYea✓
SB56revise requirements to relocate a county seat.proYea✓
SB22streamline examination reports.proYea✓
HB1030make an appropriation for the revised construction costs of the bioproducts facility in Brookings, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB158make an appropriation to provide funding for major infrastructure projects to support South Dakota airports.proNay✗
SB200authorize participation in contracts by certain board members and employees of water districts.proNay✗
SB2revise Department of Corrections reporting requirements concerning abuse and neglect of individuals in private contracted facilities.proYea✓
SB5extend the termination date of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council and modify its membership requirements.proYea✓
SB5extend the termination date of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council and modify its membership requirements.proYea✓
SB68modify the approval process for certain out-of-state travel and related costs by a legislative member.proNay✗
SB69modify the composition of the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proYea✓
SB160establish post-election audits.proYea✓
HB1114revise the qualifications to be a member of a county recount board.proYea✓
SB62amend provisions regarding delivery of electronic insurance documents.proYea✓
SB93provide an increased appropriation for the construction costs of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB181authorize the provision of medical records and the imposition of related fees.proYea✓
HB1168require active efforts to preserve and reunite Indian families in abuse and neglect proceedings.proNay✗
HB1168require active efforts to preserve and reunite Indian families in abuse and neglect proceedings.proNay✗
HB1168require active efforts to preserve and reunite Indian families in abuse and neglect proceedings.proNay✗
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.antiNay✓
SB105require updated cost report information for certain community-based health and human services providers.proYea✓
HB1220provide that a female who undergoes an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable.proYea✓
SB198allow medical cannabis establishments to maintain certain cardholder data and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB180address requirements for the execution of a living will.proNay✗
SB180address requirements for the execution of a living will.proNay✗
HB1201provide for the election of State Brand Board members.proYea✓
HCR6004Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize an interim study of the licensure and nomenclature of emergency medical and advanced life support personnel.proYea✓
HB1035make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for the modernization of the motor vehicle administration system, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1106revise certain provisions pertaining to poll watchers.proYea✓
HB1106revise certain provisions pertaining to poll watchers.proYea✓
HCR6010Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to establish a taskforce to study the availability of childcare.proYea✗tabled
HB1166revise certain provisions related to mileage reimbursement.proYea✓
HB1184revise provisions related to the One-Call Notification Board.proYea✓
HB1226regulate industrial hemp-derived delta-8 and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol products, and other hemp-derived psychoactive compounds, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding military affairs.proYea✓
HB1150provide a medical cannabis patient a registry identification card fee waiver in certain circumstances.proYea✓

2022 Regular Session×0.2475 bills

SB2publish voter-approved initiated constitutional amendments and initiated measures in the session laws.proYea✓
SB187require state agencies to provide certain information for initiated measure or constitutional amendment fiscal notes.proYea✓
HB1136revise oversight and reporting requirements concerning cannabis.proYea✓
HB1136revise oversight and reporting requirements concerning cannabis.proYea✓
SB12revise the annual report on medical cannabis by the Department of Health to the Legislature.proYea✓
HB1041facilitate legislative oversight of settlement agreements involving a state entity or official.proYea✓
HB1041facilitate legislative oversight of settlement agreements involving a state entity or official.proYea✓
HB1295require an annual report from associations that represent boards of school districts.proNay✓tabled
HB1195direct the Indian Education Advisory Council to make an annual report to the Governor and the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proYea✓
HB1195direct the Indian Education Advisory Council to make an annual report to the Governor and the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proYea✓
HB1310authorize parental review of instructional and curricular materials.proNay✓tabled
HR7004Addressing the Governor's unacceptable actions in matters related to the appraiser certification program.proYea✓
HB1075modify legal and official notice publication requirements.proYea✓
HB1107establish a process for requesting records prepared or maintained by court services officers.proYea✓
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.proYea✓
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.proYea✓
HB1203require taxing districts to hold a public hearing when increasing property tax revenues relative to the previous year.proYea✓
HB1235require legislative approval for the acquisition, sale, or exchange of real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.proYea✓
HB1328require law enforcement to report certain seizures of property.proYea✓
HB1328require law enforcement to report certain seizures of property.proYea✓
HB1328require law enforcement to report certain seizures of property.proYea✓
HB1077require certain language for the oath or affirmation for civil office.proYea✓
HB1056revise provisions related to medical cannabis data maintained by the Department of Health.antiYea✗
HB1056revise provisions related to medical cannabis data maintained by the Department of Health.antiYea✗
SB14revise provisions related to the confidential list of medical cannabis cardholders maintained by the Department of Health.antiYea✗
HB1213clarify the Corrections Commission's ability to obtain criminal justice information.proYea✓
HB1213clarify the Corrections Commission's ability to obtain criminal justice information.proYea✓
HB1007codify a joint committee for legislative redistricting.proYea✓
HB1106provide for the security and privacy of certain personally identifiable information for judicial officers and to declare an emergency.antiNay✓
HB1106provide for the security and privacy of certain personally identifiable information for judicial officers and to declare an emergency.antiNay✓
SB83modify when a motion for expungement of an arrest record may be made and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1215revise the deadlines for state agencies to submit annual budget requests to the Legislative Research Council.proYea✓
HB1336make various clarifying changes to the state budgeting process.proYea✓
HB1335revise certain provisions regarding the expenditure of moneys allotted to the state by the United States of America.proYea✓
HB1087revise certain provisions regarding records that are not open to inspection and copying and deliberations in an executive or closed meeting.antiYea✗
HB1329require a forensic audit of election results after each presidential general election.proYea✓
SB164clarify the requirements for the execution of a living will declaration.proNay✗
SB18revise rulemaking authority related to medical cannabis.proYea✓
HB1258protect an individual's conscience from entities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.antiYea✗
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.proYea✓
HB1028update certain provisions related to the licensure of optometrists.proYea✓
HB1275clarify signature requirements on petitions regarding the change of form of government in municipalities.proYea✓
HB1194make an appropriation to the Office of Attorney General to temporarily fund a position within the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB56revise certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System.proYea✓
HB1199remove irreconcilable differences as a cause for divorce.antiNay✗tabled
SB1codify legislation enacted in 2021.proYea✓
SB1codify legislation enacted in 2021.proYea✓
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.proYea✓
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.proYea✓
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.proYea✓
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.proYea✓
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.proYea✓
HB1061codify an advisory council for the appraiser certification program.proYea✓
SB131require the Board of Regents to provide an annual presentation to the special committee.proYea✓
HB1268revise provisions related to name changes when obtaining a marriage license.proYea✓
HCR6008Urging the Associated School Boards of South Dakota to immediately discontinue any affiliation with or participation in the National School Boards Association.proNay✓tabled
HB1234make an appropriation to provide contingency funds for unanticipated costs related to the coronavirus pandemic and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1238create a task force on jail planning, to make an appropriation of general contingency funds therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1115allow succession to real property by an affidavit.proYea✓
HB1115allow succession to real property by an affidavit.proYea✓
HB1174revise requirements for sales of catalytic converters to scrap metal businesses.proYea✓
HB1174revise requirements for sales of catalytic converters to scrap metal businesses.proYea✓
SB65delineate uses for the South Dakota housing opportunity fund.proNay✗
HB1070clarify certain provisions of the rural access infrastructure improvements grant program.proYea✓
HB1079revise provisions regarding court transcript costs.proYea✓
HB1079revise provisions regarding court transcript costs.proNay✗
HB1333make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act moneys for child care grants and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1047make an appropriation to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1047make an appropriation to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.proYea✓
SB107provide for the remote witnessing of certain legal instruments.proNay✗
SB107provide for the remote witnessing of certain legal instruments.proNay✗
HB1019make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
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.proNay✗
SB130authorize the Board of Regents to acquire property, contract for the design and construction of the Dakota State University Applied Research Lab, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗

2021 Regular Session×0.1768 bills

SB2modify the duties of the Code Commission.proYea✓
HB1050modify certain publishing requirements in official newspapers.proYea✓
SB123require a comment period for the attorney general's statement regarding initiated measures and initiated amendments.proYea✓
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.proYea✓
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.proYea✓
HB1269make an appropriation for the creation of a missing persons clearinghouse website and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB82revise certain regulations pertaining to dealers of motor vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, or manufactured homes and mobile homes.proYea✓
HB1117revise provisions for public meetings held by teleconference.proNay✗
HB1014establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.proYea✓
SB5include a child's legal parents and guardians in the list of parties who may receive information related to reports of the child's abuse or neglect.proYea✓
SB5include a child's legal parents and guardians in the list of parties who may receive information related to reports of the child's abuse or neglect.proYea✓
SB72revise notification requirements for listing and delisting species on the threatened and endangered species list.proYea✓
SB174revise provisions related to the automatic removal of certain charges or convictions from a defendant's public record.proYea✓
SB174revise provisions related to the automatic removal of certain charges or convictions from a defendant's public record.proYea✓
SB103provide for the confidentiality of personal information of persons affiliated with nonprofit corporations.antiYea✗
HB1078revise certain provisions regarding the South Dakota State Historical Society.antiYea✗
SB128revise certain provisions related to news media coverage of high school activities.proYea✓
HB1199establish the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.proNay✗
SB74revise certain provisions regarding drones.proYea✓
SB77require certain font size for initiated measure petitions and constitutional amendment petitions.proYea✓
SB77require certain font size for initiated measure petitions and constitutional amendment petitions.proYea✓
SB94revise requirements relating to the publication of milk regulation ordinances.proYea✓
SB1codify legislation enacted in 2020.proYea✓
SB1codify legislation enacted in 2020.proYea✓
SB85modify the composition of the Retirement Laws Committee.proYea✓
SB97modify provisions regarding the State-Tribal Relations Committee.proYea✓
SB3enforce directives regarding contagious disease control.antiNay✓
SB86revise certain requirements regarding the review of initiated amendments to the Constitution and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1060direct certain persons to notify funeral directors of communicable diseases or conditions.proYea✓
HB1194authorize the review of certain executive orders issued by the President of the United States.proYea✓
HB1111revise certain provisions regarding inspections and seizures by, and forfeitures involving, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.proYea✓
HB1223prohibit certain social media censorship.proYea✓
HB1223prohibit certain social media censorship.proYea✓
HB1028revise petition requirements and the criteria for issuance of a water right permit.antiYea✗
HB1067modify identification requirements for a marriage license and to provide certain provisions for a name change.proYea✓
HB1067modify identification requirements for a marriage license and to provide certain provisions for a name change.proYea✓
SB80revise provisions regarding the legislative redistricting process.proYea✓
HCR6008To reauthorize the Mental Health Services Delivery Task Force for the limited purposes of monitoring the growth and development of current initiatives in the delivery of mental health services, reviewing and proposing adjustments to the levels of funding, and ensuring that the statutory and regulatory framework complements intended outcomes.proYea✓
SB35make an appropriation to implement provisions concerning the legalization, regulation, and taxation of marijuana, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.antiYea✗
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.antiYea✗
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.antiYea✗
SB124provide protections for the exercise of religious freedom.proYea✓
HB1165create the trust fund for unclaimed property and to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances.proNay✓tabled
HB1281create the state IT modernization fund, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HR7001On the potential impeachment of Jason Ravnsborg, Attorney General of the State of South Dakota.proYea✓
HCR6014To acknowledge and honor the Native American children who were survivors of the boarding schools in this state.proNay✗
SB145revise the process of filling vacancies for candidates for elected office.proYea✓
HJR5004Proposing and submitting to the voters at the 2022 primary election a new section to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation and administration of a trust fund using the net receipts from unclaimed property.proYea✓
HB1166make an appropriation to support the Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.antiNay✓
HB1044transfer the Office of Indian Education to the Department of Education.proYea✗tabled
SB108revise certain provisions related to cooperatives.proYea✓
HB1033update certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System, to revise certain provisions relating to reemployment after retirement with the South Dakota Retirement System, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB59revise the allocation of fees collected by the obligation recovery center and to revise certain venue, jurisdiction, and collection efforts regarding the co-owners of titled motor vehicles, motorcycles, and boats.proYea✓
HB1090modify certain requirements for domestic not-for-profit corporations and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1090modify certain requirements for domestic not-for-profit corporations and to declare an emergency.antiNay✓
HB1127revise certain provisions regarding official meetings conducted by teleconference.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
SB193revise certain provisions regarding remote notarization.proNay✗
SB193revise certain provisions regarding remote notarization.proNay✗
SB112establish requirements for filling the vacancies of certain constitutional offices.proYea✓
SCR601Urging the members of South Dakota's congressional delegation to vote against any act admitting the District of Columbia as a separate state.proYea✓
HB1064make an appropriation for and the establishment of peer support and critical incident stress management training for first responder organizations, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1064make an appropriation for and the establishment of peer support and critical incident stress management training for first responder organizations, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB54make an appropriation to build a bison visitors center in Custer State Park and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB131make an appropriation for the improvement of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1241provide for participation in a parent education program upon filing for divorce.proYea✓
HB1241provide for participation in a parent education program upon filing for divorce.proYea✓

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