South Dakota now allows booster clubs to conduct bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices under the same rules that previously applied only to veterans' organizations, religious groups, and other charitable organizations. Booster clubs must follow the same restrictions as other approved groups—such as using proceeds for nonprofit purposes, limiting individual payouts to prizes under $2,000, and not hiring professional gambling operators. This change gives school and community booster clubs a new fundraising option that was previously unavailable to them.
The amendment authorizes pull-tab devices for booster clubs and specifies they may operate in licensed establishments, with each organization limited to one device in no more than two establishments.
The amendment clarifies that booster clubs are explicitly authorized to conduct bingo games, lotteries, and use pull-tab devices alongside existing authorized organizations.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 452
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 400
Signed by the President S.J. 346
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 373
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 19, NAYS 15. S.J. 297
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 248
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 39, NAYS 27. H.J. 282
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2. H.J. 13
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend H.J. 13
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 176
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Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass Amended