This bill eliminates the requirement that South Dakota courts give special deference to state agencies' interpretations of state laws, rules, and policies—instead, courts must independently determine what these provisions mean. Additionally, when interpreting state laws in cases involving state agencies, if courts find the meaning unclear after using standard interpretation methods, they must favor the interpretation that best protects individuals' constitutional rights.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3.
Judiciary Do Pass Failed, YEAS 3, NAYS 10.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 446
First Reading House H.J. 423
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 3. S.J. 360
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 1. S.J. 29
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 121
First Reading Senate S.J. 112
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Do Pass
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass
State Affairs — Do Pass