Eric Emery on Government spending

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2026 Regular Session×1.0077 bills

HB1054repeal the creation and budgeting for the Digital Dakota Network.proYea✓
HCR6006urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the United States debt situation.proNay✗
HB1168require active efforts to preserve and reunite Indian families in abuse and neglect proceedings.proYea✓
HB1168require active efforts to preserve and reunite Indian families in abuse and neglect proceedings.proYea✓
HB1019clarify language regarding sales and use tax in certain statutes.proYea✓
SB27modify the criteria for removal from the sex offender registry.proNay✗
SJR503applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.proNay✗
SJR503applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.proYea✗tabled
SJR503applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.proNay✗
HCR6007encouraging honest economic development rooted in the republican principles of limited government, deregulation, and organic entrepreneurial growth.proNay✗
SB78revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.antiYea✗
HB1021authorize the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to dismantle and demolish buildings on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1034increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.antiYea✗
HB1034increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.antiYea✗
HB1217limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
HB1046authorize the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB74transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB90provide certain definitions related to the crime of rape.proYea✓
SB30revise the criteria for remote sellers who must remit sales tax.proNay✗
SB57create uniform procedures for consideration of criminal histories and convictions in professional or occupational licensure.antiYea✗
HB1255establish a property tax exemption for religious societies, and to modify the application requirements for certain property tax exemptions.proYea✓
HB1136revise the renewal fee for barber's certificate of registration.antiYea✗
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.antiNay✓
SB74transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1088remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.proYea✓
HB1134make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota.antiYea✗
HB1221establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
HB1261provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund.antiYea✓tabled
SB79make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Southeast Technical College and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB119create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.antiYea✗
SJR502Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota revising and establishing certain constitutional provisions regarding the lieutenant governor and the presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives.antiYea✗
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✗
SB25make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for health care recruitment assistance programs and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1006increase the funding for construction of an addition to the Kinsman Building in Pierre, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.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✓
SB168authorize a board of a school district to adopt policies regarding students who are registered sex offenders, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB168authorize a board of a school district to adopt policies regarding students who are registered sex offenders, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1185prohibit certain restrictions in employment contracts.proYea✓
HB1185prohibit certain restrictions in employment contracts.proYea✓
SB80improve technology equipment for providers of elderly care and to make an appropriation therefor.antiYea✗
SB51revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.antiYea✗
HB1051make technical changes to provisions regarding the compensation of agents.antiYea✗
HB1003update a reference to the Internal Revenue Code for purposes of higher education savings plans.proYea✓
SB112establish a non-resident title fee.antiYea✗
SB112establish a non-resident title fee.antiYea✗
HB1063amend the valuation service used to value vehicles.proYea✓
HB1065make an appropriation for the design and construction of a multi-use building on the grounds of the State Fair and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1156make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.antiNay✓
HB1140revise certain provisions relating to petitions containing illegal actions and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1140revise certain provisions relating to petitions containing illegal actions and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1140revise certain provisions relating to petitions containing illegal actions and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1240permit a homeowner's association, development, or incorporated community to modify a restrictive covenant.antiYea✗
HB1178prohibit the Board of Regents or any institution under its control from using state resources for obscene live conduct.proNay✗
HB1178prohibit the Board of Regents or any institution under its control from using state resources for obscene live conduct.proNay✗
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.proYea✓
SB197modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.proYea✓
SB197modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.proYea✓
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.proYea✓
SB1modify debilitating medical conditions for medical cannabis use.proYea✓
HB1239prohibit the dissemination of incorrect or misleading ballot information and to provide a penalty therefor.antiNay✓
SB86allow a municipality authorized to allow legal games of chance to issue additional off-sale liquor licenses to hotel-motel convention facilities.proYea✓
HB1161regulate the acceptance of a central bank digital currency.antiYea✗
HB1136make an appropriation for the development of South Dakota.antiNay✗tabled
HB1326appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.antiYea✗
HB1056modify the limit of consecutive terms for members of the Board of Technical Education.antiYea✗
SB19make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.antiNay✓
HB1069permit the display of campaign signs in municipalities in conjunction with the beginning of absentee voting.antiYea✗
HB1198revise the process for nominating candidates for the offices of lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state.proYea✓
HB1135make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.antiYea✗
SB120make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.antiYea✓tabled
SB121transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1034require hydrogen pipelines to be permitted by the Public Utilities Commission.antiYea✗
SB151revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers.antiYea✗
SB121transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.antiNay✓
SB42modify provisions related to medical cannabis.proNay✗

2025 Regular Session×0.7040 bills

SJR502Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.proNay✗
HB1007Prohibit use of the South Dakota public utilities commission gross receipts tax fund for reimbursement of costs incurred by the Public Utilities Commission.proYea✓
HB1007Prohibit use of the South Dakota public utilities commission gross receipts tax fund for reimbursement of costs incurred by the Public Utilities Commission.proYea✓
HB1036Establish a minimum combined balance of the budget reserve fund and general revenue replacement fund.proYea✓
HB1040Reduce the state's contribution to a subsidized high school dual credit program.proNay✗
SB65Provide for the sale of certain real estate located in Pennington County and to provide for the deposit of the proceeds.proYea✓
HB1038Repeal provisions regarding the state payment for burial of veterans.proNay✗
HB1185Provide that public moneys for education may not be used for lobbying purposes.proNay✗
SB65Provide for the sale of certain real estate located in Pennington County and to provide for the deposit of the proceeds.proYea✓
SB155Reduce the amount of net receipts of unclaimed property deposited into the general fund.proYea✓
HB1189Extend by two years the date on which moneys appropriated to the Governor's Office of Economic Development in 2021 for marketing, route restoration, business development, and air service marketing will revert to the general fund.antiYea✗
HB1037Suspend the tax collection allowance credit for filing returns and remitting taxes electronically.proYea✓
HB1005Modify the requirement for payment of a private home study by the Department of Social Services.proYea✓
HB1075Modify the persons eligible to sign an affidavit for proof of homelessness for purposes of waiving the fee for a nondriver identification card.proYea✓
HB1150Address issues facing South Dakota.proNay✗
HB1150Address issues facing South Dakota.proYea✗tabled
HB1170Make an appropriation for economic development in South Dakota.antiYea✗
HB1205Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.proNay✗
HB1205Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.proNay✗
HB1266Attach the South Dakota State Brand Board to the Office of School and Public Lands.proYea✓
SB136Make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.antiYea✓tabled
SB138Make an appropriation for developing the economic viability of South Dakota.antiYea✓tabled
SB140Revise a provision related to the reimbursement of expenses incurred by a county in detaining a parolee.antiYea✗
SB145Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.proYea✓
SB145Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.proYea✓
SB220Appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.antiYea✗
HB1041Revise and repeal certain provisions pertaining to the state library and State Library Board.proNay✗
HB1152Prohibit the enforcement and implementation of directives from intergovernmental organizations, and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
HB1152Prohibit the enforcement and implementation of directives from intergovernmental organizations, and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB29Amend provisions regarding the Division of Insurance and the former Division of Securities operating fund.proYea✓
HB1124Repeal a requirement regarding possession of a registry card.proNay✗
HB1124Repeal a requirement regarding possession of a registry card.proNay✗
SB7Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.proNay✗
SB37Revise and repeal provisions related to the 911 emergency surcharge and the 911 Coordination Board.proYea✓
HB1046Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025.antiNay✓
HB1024Amend certain fees collected by the secretary of state.antiYea✗
HB1024Amend certain fees collected by the secretary of state.antiYea✗
HB1024Amend certain fees collected by the secretary of state.antiNay✓
HB1149Make an appropriation benefitting South Dakotans.antiYea✓tabled
SB56Authorize the payment of lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Building Authority by the Bureau of Finance and Management, to make an appropriation therefore, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗

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