South Dakota law currently makes it theft for a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier to misuse more than $500 in payments received for construction work while unpaid bills remain outstanding; this bill clarifies that it is not a violation to withhold funds from such workers while their work is still pending completion and approval. The change protects property owners and contractors who legitimately hold back payment until work is finished, rather than treating such holdbacks as potential theft.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 578
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 534
Signed by the President S.J. 486
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 516
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 3. S.J. 445
Senate Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 426
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 232
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 46, NAYS 19. H.J. 263
House of Representatives Deferred with pending amendment (Rule 5-17) H.J. 248
House of Representatives Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 238
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 10
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 10
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 36
Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Prime sponsor · Sen.
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Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass