This bill expands the legal definition of "law enforcement officer" in South Dakota criminal law to include tribal law enforcement officers, giving them the same legal standing as state and local police officers under state statutes. The change allows tribal officers to exercise law enforcement powers recognized under South Dakota law and affects how crimes involving tribal law enforcement are treated in the state's criminal code.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 534
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 480
Signed by the President S.J. 434
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 462
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 399
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 29
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 29
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 143
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 0. H.J. 167
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 167
House of Representatives Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 151
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 7
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 7
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 13
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass