Oren Lesmeister on Business regulations

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2024 Regular Session×0.4928 bills

HB1060revise certain provisions related to travel reimbursement.proYea✓
HB1059revise certain provisions regarding insurance holding companies.antiYea✗
HB1086establish an enhanced penalty for probationers intentionally causing contact with bodily fluids or human waste with a Unified Judicial System employee.proYea✓
HB1199repeal certain provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.proYea✗tabled
HB1126permit an alternative delivery method for issuance of a policy by an insurer.proYea✓
HB1231place restrictions on the ownership of agricultural land.antiYea✗
HB1089exclude certain crimes from presumptive probation.proYea✓
HB1035extend the period of renewal for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.proYea✓
HB1035extend the period of renewal for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.proYea✓
SB38amend the amount a merchant or place of business may assess against returned checks.proYea✓
HB1163amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.proYea✓
HB1163amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.proYea✓
HB1053create term limits for public utilities commissioners.proYea✗tabled
HB1186define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement.proYea✓
HB1186define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement.proYea✓
HB1186define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement.proYea✓
HB1173revise unemployment insurance contribution rates.proYea✗tabled
SB119permit the use of tribal identification cards when registering to vote.proYea✓
SB119permit the use of tribal identification cards when registering to vote.proYea✗tabled
HCR6010Acknowledging the need to protect our borders and affirming South Dakota's support of the defense of the southern border.proNay✗
HB1211repeal the Midwestern Regional Higher Education Compact.antiNay✓
SB170repeal and replace an appropriation regarding the South Dakota women's prison and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB12authorize certain employer actions regarding the use of cannabis by an employee or a prospective employee.antiNay✓
HB1029modify and repeal provisions related to the licensure of hearing aid dispensers and audiologists.proYea✓
HB1062make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB172allow a person to temporarily take responsibility of a feral cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering the animal.proYea✓
HB1083permit a person convicted of certain driving under the influence offenses to drive for certain purposes.antiYea✗
SB111revise requirements for mining and mineral exploration.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.3437 bills

SB42modify power of attorney requirements for certain vehicle transfer authorizations.proYea✓
HB1133define a commodity for the purpose of qualifying as a common carrier.proYea✓
HB1133define a commodity for the purpose of qualifying as a common carrier.proYea✓
SB159revise provisions regarding vehicle warranty claims.proYea✓
HCR6008Affirming, supporting, and defending certain principles, values, and goals.antiYea✓tabled
HB1090modify protections for agricultural operations from nuisance claims.proYea✓
HB1090modify protections for agricultural operations from nuisance claims.proYea✓
HJR5002Applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention for proposing an amendment establishing congressional term limits.proYea✗tabled
HB1016authorize the South Dakota Department of Corrections to construct a prison facility for offenders committed to the Department of Corrections in Rapid City, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB33amend an appropriation for the revised construction costs of the Mineral Industries Building at the School of Mines and Technology, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1026make an appropriation for costs related to suppression of wildfires in the state and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1023make an appropriation for the construction of a maintenance shop for the Wildland Fire Suppression Division in Rapid City and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1162authorize employers to acquire and make available opioid antagonists.proYea✓
HB1188provide for property owner inclusion in the pipeline siting application and condemnation process.antiYea✓tabled
SB132revise the appointment of legislators to the Agricultural Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force.proYea✓
SB132revise the appointment of legislators to the Agricultural Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force.proYea✓
SB189prohibit purchasing agencies from contracting with companies owned or controlled by certain foreign entities or governments.antiYea✗
HB1011revise employer contribution rates.antiYea✗
SB150add provisions regarding construction and maintenance of livestock pipelines on highways.proYea✓
HB1089require notice and compensation prior to entry upon private land for the purpose of causing an examination and survey.antiYea✓tabled
SB188add a provision regarding the use of a designated refrigerant.proYea✓
HB1183authorize the state's participation in the interstate compact on occupational therapy licensure.antiYea✗
SB11update the deposit threshold for actions related to general rate cases.proYea✓
HB1208prevent government entities from entering contracts with companies that promote certain economic boycotts.proYea✗tabled
HB1193amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.proYea✓
SB77reinstate the restricted real estate broker's license for auctioneers and revise real estate licensing.proYea✓
SB111establish and modify provisions related to economic development.proYea✗tabled
SB104reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
SB104reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
HB1025revise the fees for registration of an apiary.antiYea✗
SB85revise rebating provisions in the insurance code.proYea✓
HB1137reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
HB1137reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
HB1209revise provisions regarding industrial hemp.antiYea✗
HB1209revise provisions regarding industrial hemp.antiYea✗
HB1209revise provisions regarding industrial hemp.antiYea✗
HB1010repeal the sunset date for provisions related to the licensure of behavior analysts.antiYea✗

2022 Regular Session×0.2427 bills

SB61make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education to support the purchase of simulation equipment for a health sciences clinical simulation center on the campus of Southeast Technical College and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1176grant immunity from certain liabilities for camping activities.proYea✓
HB1176grant immunity from certain liabilities for camping activities.proYea✓
HB1322provide for the direct sale of certain home-produced or home-processed foods and food products.proYea✓
SB135revise provisions regarding agritourism liability.proYea✓
SB37repeal the bingo distributor license and bingo manufacturer license and to repeal the bingo tax.proNay✗
HB1096revise provisions regarding livestock identification.proYea✓
HB1096revise provisions regarding livestock identification.proYea✓
HB1177establish provisions regarding ejection of persons from certain lodging establishments and recreational vehicle facilities.proNay✗
HB1060consolidate certain domestication provisions in the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.proYea✓
SCR602To encourage the executive branch of this state to examine mitigation efforts to curtail the spread of aquatic invasive species.proYea✓
SCR602To encourage the executive branch of this state to examine mitigation efforts to curtail the spread of aquatic invasive species.proYea✓
HB1098revise requirements for involvement in the medical cannabis program.proNay✗
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.proYea✓
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.proYea✓
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.proYea✓
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.proYea✓
HB1178establish provisions concerning the sale of adult-use retail marijuana.antiNay✓
HB1174revise requirements for sales of catalytic converters to scrap metal businesses.antiYea✗
HB1174revise requirements for sales of catalytic converters to scrap metal businesses.antiYea✗
HB1293limit liability for certain child welfare agency licensees.proYea✓
HB1148authorize sports wagering within a licensed affiliate business.proYea✗tabled
SB3provide for the use and regulated sale of marijuana.proYea✓
HB1084provide for the regulation of motorized foot scooters and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1082revise the motor vehicle excise tax on vehicles leased for more than twenty-eight days to include certain off-road vehicles.antiYea✗
HB1289update provisions regarding self-service storage.antiYea✗
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.antiYea✗

2021 Regular Session×0.1724 bills

HB1203authorize banks to engage in business with industrial hemp or marijuana licensees and associated persons.proYea✓
HB1109modify requirements and restrictions related to certain alcoholic beverages.proYea✓
HB1235provide for the platting of certain land without infrastructure requirements.proYea✓
SB87exempt health benefit plans sponsored by nonprofit agricultural organizations from insurance regulation.proNay✗
SB87exempt health benefit plans sponsored by nonprofit agricultural organizations from insurance regulation.proNay✗
SB108revise certain provisions related to cooperatives.proYea✓
HB1098authorize the shipment of cigars to persons in this state under certain conditions and to provide a penalty.proYea✓
SB8revise various provisions related to banks and trusts.proYea✓
HB1073authorize dentists to void certain contract terms with insurers.antiYea✗
SB101revise provisions regarding warranty agreements with certain repair facilities.antiYea✗
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.proNay✗
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.proNay✗
SB53revise certification and renewal fees for water supply and treatment system operators.proNay✗
SB53revise certification and renewal fees for water supply and treatment system operators.proNay✗
SB53revise certification and renewal fees for water supply and treatment system operators.proYea✓
HB1035remove the locking seal requirement for the transportation of big game animals.proNay✗
HB1035remove the locking seal requirement for the transportation of big game animals.proNay✗
HB1035remove the locking seal requirement for the transportation of big game animals.proYea✓
HB1029require a permit to conduct mining operations for certain ore milling facilities.antiYea✗
HB1077provide for licensure by endorsement for certain licensed professionals and occupations.proYea✓
HB1077provide for licensure by endorsement for certain licensed professionals and occupations.proYea✓
HCR6006Urging efforts to increase competition and transparency among livestock packers.antiYea✗
SB187establish provisions concerning the sale of adult-use retail marijuana.proYea✗tabled
SB75correct an error in a statutory cross-reference within the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1233 bills

HB1091revise provisions regarding the compensation of merchandise dealers for diagnostic and warranty work.proYea✓
HB1125revise conditions for selling non-temperature-controlled baked goods without license.proYea✓
HB1179authorize series limited liability companies.proYea✓
HB1082revise the conditions under which a licensed vehicle dealer may display or sell certain vehicles.proYea✓
HB1092provide for an assumption of risk by any person engaged in off-road vehicle activity and to limit the liability of the renters of off-road vehicles under certain circumstances.proYea✓
HB1092provide for an assumption of risk by any person engaged in off-road vehicle activity and to limit the liability of the renters of off-road vehicles under certain circumstances.proYea✓
HB1016revise certain provisions regarding money transmission.proYea✓
HB1208revise provisions regarding the titling of motor vehicles.proYea✓
HB1080revise certain provisions regarding grain buyers.proYea✓
HB1080revise certain provisions regarding grain buyers.proYea✓
HB1073authorize special event alcohol licenses for full-service restaurant licensees.proYea✓
HB1084increase the maximum allowable height of certain vehicles carrying baled feed and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1084increase the maximum allowable height of certain vehicles carrying baled feed and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB97title vehicles older than thirty years with no existing record.proYea✓
SB97title vehicles older than thirty years with no existing record.proYea✓
HB1081exempt from alcoholic beverage regulations certain uses of alcohol by postsecondary institutions.proYea✓
HB1081exempt from alcoholic beverage regulations certain uses of alcohol by postsecondary institutions.proYea✓
HB1015revise certain provisions regarding banks.proYea✓
HB1022revise certain provisions regarding dealer licenses for motor vehicle, snowmobile, and boat sales.proYea✓
HB1022revise certain provisions regarding dealer licenses for motor vehicle, snowmobile, and boat sales.proYea✓
HB1109revise the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.proYea✓
HB1131prohibit the use of misleading identification for telephonic communications.antiYea✗
HB1113provide for remote participation in a shareholders' meeting.proYea✓
HB1209revise provisions regarding the sales of certain older vehicles by auction agencies.proYea✗tabled
SB28repeal provisions regarding the restricted real estate broker's license for auctioneers and to revise certain provisions regarding real estate licensing.antiYea✗
HB1020revise certain provisions regarding the use of exemption certificates.proYea✓
HB1063revise certain provisions regarding the purchase, distribution, and sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of twenty-one.antiYea✗
HB1025revise certain provisions regarding plugging and performance bonds for oil and gas wells.proNay✗
HB1025revise certain provisions regarding plugging and performance bonds for oil and gas wells.proNay✗
SB140provide for the resolution of alleged certain disability violations.proYea✓
SB187revise certain provisions regarding reemployment assistance benefits in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB22to revise certain provisions regarding pesticide registration, pesticide application, and enforcement of pesticide laws.proYea✓
SB22to revise certain provisions regarding pesticide registration, pesticide application, and enforcement of pesticide laws.proYea✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0832 bills

HB1202revise the number of qualified directors of a corporation needed to take certain actions.proYea✓
HB1117establish immunity from liability for injuries to or the death of a person engaged in off-road vehicle activity under certain circumstances.proYea✓
SB154authorize the production and transport of saltwater crustaceans.proYea✓
SB154authorize the production and transport of saltwater crustaceans.proYea✓
HB1185revise provisions regarding farm wineries.proYea✓
HB1185revise provisions regarding farm wineries.proYea✓
HB1272provide for remote notarization.proYea✓
HB1033revise provisions regarding transaction of business by trust companies.proYea✓
HB1071revise and repeal provisions regarding aviation.proYea✓
HB1071revise and repeal provisions regarding aviation.proYea✓
HB1014repeal certain provisions regarding payments of the tax imposed on financial institutions and banks.proYea✓
SB121revise certain provisions regarding manufacturers' warranties for motor vehicles to include all-terrain vehicles.antiYea✗
HB1034revise certain provisions regarding unemployment insurance contribution rates.proYea✓
SB129exempt motor vehicles owned by licensed ambulance services from certain motor vehicle registration fees.proYea✓
HB1076revise certain real estate licensee advertising restrictions and grant rule-making authority regarding real estate teams.proYea✓
HB1191legalize the growth, production, and processing of industrial hemp and derivative products in the state.proYea✓
HB1191legalize the growth, production, and processing of industrial hemp and derivative products in the state.proYea✓
HB1191legalize the growth, production, and processing of industrial hemp and derivative products in the state.proYea✓
HB1191legalize the growth, production, and processing of industrial hemp and derivative products in the state.proYea✓
SB15define solar energy facilities, establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits, and revise the procedures by which the Public Utilities Commission processes facility permits.proYea✓
SB14define solar energy facilities and to establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits.proYea✓
HB1209revise certain provisions regarding vapor products.antiYea✗
HB1209revise certain provisions regarding vapor products.antiYea✗
HB1059revise certain provisions regarding vehicle dealer licensing.proYea✓
HB1111provide for professional or occupational licensure for certain active duty military personnel and spouses.proYea✓
SB68define certain acts as misbranding of food products.antiYea✗
HB1089revise provisions regarding electronic livestock auctions.proNay✗
HB1016revise certain provisions of the alcoholic beverages code.proYea✓
SB37revise certain provisions regarding association health plans.proYea✓
HB1188revise provisions regarding fertilizer inspection fees.proYea✓
HB1188revise provisions regarding fertilizer inspection fees.proYea✓
HB1089revise provisions regarding electronic livestock auctions.proYea✗tabled

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