Larry Zikmund on Occupational licensing

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2026 Regular Session×1.0014 bills

HB1029revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention services.proYea✓
HB1138require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB62discontinue the issuance of new Class B electrician licenses.proNay✗
HB1028establish a criminal background check requirement for multistate licensure under the social work licensure compact.proYea✓
SB64revise and repeal provisions related to the athletic commission.proYea✓
HB1035modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.proYea✓
SB14modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy.proYea✓
HB1194clarify authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours for certain out-of-state licensure applicants, and to require the commission to promulgate rules therefor.proNay✗
HB1148adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.proYea✓
SB164require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB164require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1111modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien.proYea✓
HB1149adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.antiYea✗
SB63establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7020 bills

HB1144Adopt the dietitian licensure compact.proYea✓
SB80Revise provisions regarding students and trainees engaged in the practice of funeral service.proYea✓
HB1015Increase licensure fees related to the practice of funeral service and cremation.proNay✗
SB110Revise licensure and supervision requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.proYea✓
SB107Exempt trailer manufacturers and trailer dealers from certain provisions regarding motor vehicle dealer license requirements.antiYea✗
SB24Revise provisions relating to the promulgation of rules to set licensing and inspection fees for plumbers and related professions.proYea✓
SB24Revise provisions relating to the promulgation of rules to set licensing and inspection fees for plumbers and related professions.proYea✓
SB24Revise provisions relating to the promulgation of rules to set licensing and inspection fees for plumbers and related professions.proYea✓
HB1071Modify practice criteria for physician assistants.proYea✓
SB157Require proof of workers' compensation insurance for contractors of public improvements.proNay✗
SB27Revise provisions relating to licensing fees for cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology.antiYea✗
SB27Revise provisions relating to licensing fees for cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology.antiYea✗
SB27Revise provisions relating to licensing fees for cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology.antiYea✗
SB27Revise provisions relating to licensing fees for cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology.antiYea✗
HB1232Modify requirements relating to the operation of salons and booths and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1192Remove the maximum fee permitted to be charged by a notary.antiYea✗
SB25Clarify the adoption and use of the plumbing code.proYea✓
SB25Clarify the adoption and use of the plumbing code.proYea✓
SB32Revise amounts for licensing fees for the practice of accountancy.proYea✓
SB32Revise amounts for licensing fees for the practice of accountancy.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4918 bills

HB1099establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.proYea✓
SB14expand authorization for the conditional taking of coyotes from snowmobiles.proYea✓
SB162make an appropriation for the erection of the South Dakota Sioux Code Talker Memorial and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB162make an appropriation for the erection of the South Dakota Sioux Code Talker Memorial and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
SB64revise provisions related to the regulation of emergency medical services and associated personnel.proYea✓
SB64revise provisions related to the regulation of emergency medical services and associated personnel.proYea✓
SB120provide an additional basis for the Interim Rules Review Committee to revert a proposed administrative rule.proYea✓
HB1187create a one-year career and technical education instructor educator permit.antiYea✗
SB87revise provisions related to the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners and its appointed professional councils.proYea✓
HB1136revise the renewal fee for barber's certificate of registration.proNay✗
HB1077provide for the disbursement of the catastrophic county poor relief fund to the participating counties in the event of the discontinuance of the fund.proYea✓
SB111revise requirements for mining and mineral exploration.proYea✓
SB111revise requirements for mining and mineral exploration.proYea✓
SB16make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB16make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1035extend the period of renewal for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.antiYea✗
SB81expand permission on installing electric wiring in a residence.antiYea✗
SB180modify provisions pertaining to unethical conduct and improper collection of fees relating to assistance or referrals in a veterans benefits matter.antiYea✓tabled

2023 Regular Session×0.3422 bills

SB168authorize a board of a school district to adopt policies regarding students who are registered sex offenders, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB53exempt records regarding jail inmate disciplinary matters from public inspection and copying.proYea✓
SB78create the South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy and make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
SCR601Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize and form an interim legislative committee on nuclear power in South Dakota.proYea✓
SCR601Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize and form an interim legislative committee on nuclear power in South Dakota.proYea✓
HB1059establish a community paramedic endorsement.proYea✓
HB1015update provisions related to the licensure of funeral directors and the provision of funeral services.proYea✓
SB76provide for licensure by endorsement for certain licensed professionals and occupations.antiYea✗
SB76provide for licensure by endorsement for certain licensed professionals and occupations.antiYea✗
SB8revise provisions relating to addiction and prevention services professionals.proYea✓
SB8revise provisions relating to addiction and prevention services professionals.proYea✓
HB1014update provisions related to the licensure of speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants.proYea✓
SB77reinstate the restricted real estate broker's license for auctioneers and revise real estate licensing.proYea✓
SB77reinstate the restricted real estate broker's license for auctioneers and revise real estate licensing.proYea✓
HB1155add dental practices as eligible facilities to participate in the rural health care recruitment assistance program.proYea✓
SB73exclude township-owned self-propelled machinery, equipment, and vehicles from fuel excise tax.proYea✓
SB175modify practice criteria for physician assistants.proNay✗
HB1209revise provisions regarding industrial hemp.proNay✗
HB1101ensure the proper labeling of American Indian arts and crafts.proYea✓
HB1101ensure the proper labeling of American Indian arts and crafts.proYea✓
SB167revise provisions regarding vehicle dealer warranty compensation.proYea✗tabled
SB159revise provisions regarding vehicle warranty claims.proYea✓

2022 Regular Session×0.2428 bills

SB57add gaming enforcement agents to Class B membership of the South Dakota Retirement System.proYea✓
SB38prohibit a grain broker from engaging in certain transactions or activities and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
HB1122require criminal background checks for emergency medical technicians and advanced life support personnel.proYea✓
SB53authorize the Department of Corrections to purchase certain real property and contract for design of a community work center for offenders committed to the Department of Corrections, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB53authorize the Department of Corrections to purchase certain real property and contract for design of a community work center for offenders committed to the Department of Corrections, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB53authorize the Department of Corrections to purchase certain real property and contract for design of a community work center for offenders committed to the Department of Corrections, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1153revise the number of class hours required to obtain a responsible broker's license.proYea✓
SB58make an appropriation for the construction of a new state public health laboratory and the renovation of the existing laboratory and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB35increase penalties for actions related to grain transactions.proYea✓
SB45revise notice and record keeping requirements of real estate brokerages.proYea✓
SB45revise notice and record keeping requirements of real estate brokerages.proYea✓
HB1028update certain provisions related to the licensure of optometrists.proYea✓
SB134revise provisions related to physician assistants.proNay✗
HB1169modify the licensing of barbers.proYea✓
SB167clarify the certification process for teachers and school administrators.proYea✓
HB1061codify an advisory council for the appraiser certification program.proNay✗
HB1061codify an advisory council for the appraiser certification program.proNay✗
HB1043revise renewal and licensing requirements for plumbers.proYea✓
SB148revise annuity sales standards.proYea✓
SB148revise annuity sales standards.proYea✓
SB92require that taxpayer funded pool arrangements providing workers' compensation coverage demonstrate financial stability, reliable management, and fair pricing.proYea✗tabled
SB145provide protections and workplace safety for meat and poultry processing workers.proYea✗tabled
HB1062revise a provision regarding when a license is not required of a person installing electric wiring.antiYea✗
HB1059permit nonresponsive insurance producer applications be deemed withdrawn as to not constitute a refusal or administrative action.antiYea✗
HB1318prohibit medical abortion by telemedicine and to increase the penalty for the unlicensed practice of medicine when performing a medical abortion.proYea✓
HB1229authorize the formation of corporations and limited liability companies by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.proYea✓
HB1177establish provisions regarding ejection of persons from certain lodging establishments and recreational vehicle facilities.proYea✓
HB1177establish provisions regarding ejection of persons from certain lodging establishments and recreational vehicle facilities.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.1729 bills

HB1006revise certain provisions regarding the practice of chiropractic.proYea✓
HB1015provide rule-making authority for establishing an appraiser experience training and setting fees.proYea✓
HB1015provide rule-making authority for establishing an appraiser experience training and setting fees.proYea✓
SB50repeal the requirement for a well pump installer license.antiNay✓
SB50repeal the requirement for a well pump installer license.antiNay✓
HB1004repeal the registration requirement for medical assistants.antiYea✗
SB39repeal the registration requirements for certain amusement devices.antiYea✗
HB1065adopt the emergency medical personnel licensure interstate compact.antiYea✗
SB51transfer licensure of individuals who may alter, repair, construct, or install on-site wastewater systems to the Plumbing Commission.proYea✓
HB1077provide for licensure by endorsement for certain licensed professionals and occupations.antiYea✗
HB1077provide for licensure by endorsement for certain licensed professionals and occupations.antiYea✗
SB29revise certain training and testing requirements for entry level driver applicants for a commercial driver license.proYea✓
SB29revise certain training and testing requirements for entry level driver applicants for a commercial driver license.proYea✓
HB1074limit the liability regarding authorized boiler inspections.antiYea✗
SB95provide protection for actions assisting an impaired lawyer or judge.proYea✓
HB1258revise certain provisions regarding cosmetology apprentice programs.proYea✓
SB53revise certification and renewal fees for water supply and treatment system operators.antiYea✗
SB53revise certification and renewal fees for water supply and treatment system operators.antiYea✗
HB1014establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.proYea✓
HB1014establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.proYea✓
SB82revise certain regulations pertaining to dealers of motor vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, or manufactured homes and mobile homes.proYea✓
SB82revise certain regulations pertaining to dealers of motor vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, or manufactured homes and mobile homes.proYea✓
SB82revise certain regulations pertaining to dealers of motor vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, or manufactured homes and mobile homes.proYea✓
HB1073authorize dentists to void certain contract terms with insurers.proYea✓
SB106eliminate the exemption from the perpetual care funds provisions for certain cemeteries.proYea✓
SB106eliminate the exemption from the perpetual care funds provisions for certain cemeteries.proNay✗
SB179authorize members of the Legislature to submit a request for continuing education to a licensing board or commission in this state.proYea✓
SB179authorize members of the Legislature to submit a request for continuing education to a licensing board or commission in this state.proYea✓
SB101revise provisions regarding warranty agreements with certain repair facilities.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1223 bills

HB1032revise the authority of the Board of Education Standards to promulgate rules regarding certification.proYea✓
SB19revise certain provisions regarding marriage and family therapists.proYea✓
HB1136provide for the licensure and regulation of practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine and to establish the Acupuncture Licensing Board and acupuncture regulation fund.proYea✓
SB50revise certain provisions regarding the practice of a certified registered nurse anesthetist.proYea✓
SB18revise certain provisions regarding professional counselors.proYea✓
SB28repeal provisions regarding the restricted real estate broker's license for auctioneers and to revise certain provisions regarding real estate licensing.proYea✓
SB28repeal provisions regarding the restricted real estate broker's license for auctioneers and to revise certain provisions regarding real estate licensing.proYea✓
SB12revise certain provisions regarding comity licensure in the technical professions.proYea✓
HB1125revise conditions for selling non-temperature-controlled baked goods without license.antiYea✗
HB1125revise conditions for selling non-temperature-controlled baked goods without license.antiYea✗
SB24revise the fees for pesticide registration, private applicator licenses, commercial applicator licenses, and pesticide dealer licenses.proYea✓
HB1127revise provisions regarding real estate appraisers.proYea✓
HB1127revise provisions regarding real estate appraisers.proYea✓
SB11revise certain provisions regarding third party insurance plan administrators.proYea✓
SB23repeal the high school graduation or equivalent requirement for certain licensed professionals.antiYea✗
SB10revise certain provisions regarding cosmetology licensees.antiYea✗
SB10revise certain provisions regarding cosmetology licensees.antiYea✗
SB13revise certain educational requirements for the practice of barbering.antiYea✗
HB1070modify requirements regarding the installation and inspection of certain electrical wiring.antiYea✗
HB1070modify requirements regarding the installation and inspection of certain electrical wiring.antiYea✗
HB1126provide authority for real estate brokers to conduct real property evaluations.antiYea✗
HB1126provide authority for real estate brokers to conduct real property evaluations.antiYea✗
HB1216revise certain provisions regarding sexual harassment.proYea✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0822 bills

SB146revise certain provisions regarding licenses for speech-language pathology services.antiYea✗
SB146revise certain provisions regarding licenses for speech-language pathology services.antiNay✓
SB78exempt certain medical providers from licensure.antiYea✗
HB1111provide for professional or occupational licensure for certain active duty military personnel and spouses.antiYea✗
HB1036revise provisions related to the Board of Technical Professions.proYea✓
HB1036revise provisions related to the Board of Technical Professions.proYea✓
SB31revise certain provisions regarding criminal background checks for assistant behavior analysts and paraprofessionals.proYea✓
SB32revise the composition of the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.proYea✓
HB1250revise certain provisions regarding professional counselors and marriage and family therapists.proYea✓
HB1250revise certain provisions regarding professional counselors and marriage and family therapists.proNay✗
HB1250revise certain provisions regarding professional counselors and marriage and family therapists.proYea✓
HB1176provide for the regulation of saline tattoo removal by municipalities.proYea✓
SB54regulate the use of care and maintenance funds by perpetual care cemeteries.proYea✓
HB1079allow a person to perform plumbing work on the person's own property without a license and establish a fee.antiYea✗
HB1079allow a person to perform plumbing work on the person's own property without a license and establish a fee.antiYea✗
HB1251license out-of-state multi-jurisdictional totalizator hubs and distribute source market fees to the special racing revolving fund and the South Dakota-bred racing fund.proNay✗
HB1046revise certain provisions regarding the attorney recruitment assistance program.proYea✓
HB1076revise certain real estate licensee advertising restrictions and grant rule-making authority regarding real estate teams.proYea✓
HB1076revise certain real estate licensee advertising restrictions and grant rule-making authority regarding real estate teams.proYea✓
HB1059revise certain provisions regarding vehicle dealer licensing.antiYea✗
HB1059revise certain provisions regarding vehicle dealer licensing.antiYea✗
HB1188revise provisions regarding fertilizer inspection fees.antiYea✗

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