Bethany Soye on Higher education funding

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2026 Regular Session×1.002 bills

SB116make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB84increase thresholds for the value of and eligibility for the partners in education scholarship.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.708 bills

HB1114Make an appropriation for the purchasing of equipment to support the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.proNay✗
HB1114Make an appropriation for the purchasing of equipment to support the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.proNay✗
HB1114Make an appropriation for the purchasing of equipment to support the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.proNay✗
HB1114Make an appropriation for the purchasing of equipment to support the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.proNay✗
HB1040Reduce the state's contribution to a subsidized high school dual credit program.antiNay✓
HB1092Make an appropriation for a student teacher stipend grant program.proYea✓
HB1097Establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians.proYea✓
SCR603Supporting the establishment of a standardized system to recognize and award academic credit or certification for military service.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4912 bills

SB68amend certain provisions pertaining to the South Dakota Retirement System to comply with federal law.proYea✓
SJR502Providing legislative approval for a future use water permit application by the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System.proYea✓
SB58revise provisions regarding money transmission.proNay✗
SB67provide for the sale of certain real estate located in Hughes County and to provide for the deposit of the proceeds into a continuously appropriated fund.proYea✓
SB6revise provisions related to death by distribution of a Schedule I or II substance.proYea✓
SB6revise provisions related to death by distribution of a Schedule I or II substance.proYea✓
SB60update references to certain regulations regarding medical qualifications for certain commercial drivers.antiYea✗
HB1142improve education and to provide for the workforce of South Dakota.proNay✗
SB151revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers.proYea✓
SB129improve the workforce of South Dakota.proYea✗tabled
SB136expand the scope of a physician wellness program and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB10require that a notification of medical cannabis certification be provided to a patient's primary or referring practitioner.antiYea✗

2023 Regular Session×0.3413 bills

HB1055increase the dollar amount of South Dakota opportunity scholarships.proYea✓
HB1055increase the dollar amount of South Dakota opportunity scholarships.proYea✓
SB35make an appropriation to expand laboratory space at the Sanford Underground Research Facility and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1117make an appropriation to support the small and mid-sized manufacturers, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1032make an appropriation for the demolition and reconstruction of agricultural-use structures at South Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1032make an appropriation for the demolition and reconstruction of agricultural-use structures at South Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB118expand eligibility for certain teachers who receive reduced tuition at Board of Regents institutions.proNay✗
SB118expand eligibility for certain teachers who receive reduced tuition at Board of Regents institutions.proNay✗
HB1122authorize the participation of tenth grade students in the dual credit program.proNay✓tabled
HB1012repeal the annual grievance reporting requirements for health carriers.proNay✗
HB1039revise certain provisions regarding the payment of tuition for members of the South Dakota National Guard.proYea✓
HB1142improve education outcomes and college affordability.proNay✗
HB1144bolster the workforce of South Dakota.proNay✗

2022 Regular Session×0.2430 bills

HB1031make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Lake Area Technical College and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1031make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Lake Area Technical College and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB54appropriate funds for the Dakota State University Cyber Program Expansion and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1209make an appropriation to the Board of Regents for improving the National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB133make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to upgrade an education lab and purchase resources at Black Hills State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB132make an appropriation for multi-media lab equipment at Black Hills State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1137make an appropriation for high performance computing and data storage systems at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1137make an appropriation for high performance computing and data storage systems at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.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✗
HB1210make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to provide grant funding for a new biomedical facility at the research park in Sioux Falls, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB73provide for the use of artificial light and night-vision equipment while hunting coyotes and other predators.proYea✓
HB1021authorize the Board of Regents to acquire property, contract for the design and construction of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1021authorize the Board of Regents to acquire property, contract for the design and construction of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1022authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and renovation of, and construction of an addition to, the Stanley J. Marshall Center at South Dakota State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1022authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and renovation of, and construction of an addition to, the Stanley J. Marshall Center at South Dakota State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB44authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the demolition of Briscoe Hall and the existing Lincoln Hall, and the design and construction of the new Lincoln Hall, at Northern State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1243make an appropriation to the Board of Regents for a cost-of-living increase and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1092make an appropriation for the precision agriculture cybersecurity CyberAg partnership initiative and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1032make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education to construct an agriculture and diesel power laboratory and multi-purpose space on the campus of Mitchell Technical College and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1281clarify the contents of the general appropriations act for fiscal year 2023, pertaining to certain federal moneys and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1281clarify the contents of the general appropriations act for fiscal year 2023, pertaining to certain federal moneys and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1091authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of a year-round rodeo practice facility on the campus of South Dakota State University, together with equipment and furnishings, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1244make an appropriation to develop and create a residency program for psychologists and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1252create an Office of Public Policy Events at institutions of higher education.proYea✗tabled
HB1023authorize the Board of Regents to demolish a South Dakota State University building and to make an appropriation therefor.proNay✗
HB1024revise and repeal certain provisions regarding self-support tuition rates at off-campus locations governed by the Board of Regents.antiYea✗
HB1024revise and repeal certain provisions regarding self-support tuition rates at off-campus locations governed by the Board of Regents.antiYea✗
HB1186authorize enrolled tribal members to attend certain institutions of higher education without payment of tuition costs.proYea✗tabled
HB1030make an appropriation to reimburse certain health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for certain health care recruitment assistance programs and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB131require the Board of Regents to provide an annual presentation to the special committee.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.1717 bills

HB1144make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education for a new classroom building and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1267make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education for the construction of new facilities and renovation of existing facilities and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1152make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education for a new precision agriculture facility and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB28authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the redesign and renovation of, and the design and construction of an addition to, the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex on the campus of South Dakota State University, together with equipment and furnishings, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB156authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of a Mineral Industry Building and the demolition of the old Mineral Industry Building on the campus of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB192provide an appropriation for the renovation and upgrading of the South Dakota State University Cottonwood Field Station and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1209make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to purchase outstanding debt and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1210make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to provide grant funding for a new bioproducts facility at the research park in Brookings, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SCR605Supporting the value of public higher education in South Dakota and encouraging continued efforts to ensure that higher education remains affordable for all South Dakotans.proNay✗
HB1153authorize 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, together with equipment and furnishings, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1153authorize 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, together with equipment and furnishings, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB191provide an appropriation for a study regarding the future renovation and expansion of the Meat Laboratory on the campus of South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
SB171provide for the South Dakota Freedom Scholarship, make an appropriation therefor, and declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1057establish resident tuition requirements for veterans and armed forces personnel and family members.proYea✓
HB1196provide free tuition and fees to visually impaired residents for courses not subsidized by the state general fund.proYea✓
HB1196provide free tuition and fees to visually impaired residents for courses not subsidized by the state general fund.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✓

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