Tom Pischke on Judicial authority

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2026 Regular Session×1.0039 bills

HB1107modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes.proNay✗
HB1107modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes.proNay✗
SB34establish and modify provisions related to school safety.proNay✓tabled
SB134restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.proYea✓
SB134restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.proYea✓
SCR602Supporting a United States Constitutional amendment to retain nine justices on the United States Supreme Court.antiYea✗
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding recommendations for treatment as a condition for probation.proYea✓
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding recommendations for treatment as a condition for probation.proYea✓
HB1036increase civil penalties for commercial driver's license holders and motor carriers.proNay✗
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.proNay✗
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.proNay✗
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.proYea✓
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.proYea✓
HB1196authorize the revival of certain civil claims.proYea✗tabled
HB1013adopt the advanced practice registered nurse compact.proNay✗
SB179permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.proNay✗
SB179permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.proYea✓
SB76provide for licensure by endorsement for certain licensed professionals and occupations.proNay✗
HB1104revise certain provisions regarding the consideration of joint physical custody of a minor.antiNay✗tabled
SB195establish the burden of proof after a claim of immunity.proYea✓
SB13authorize the construction of an addition to the BG Dean Mann Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB162revise the factors for considering deviation from the child support obligation schedule.proNay✓tabled
HB1067revise certain provisions regarding adult adoption.proNay✗
HB1067revise certain provisions regarding adult adoption.proNay✗
HB1205revise provisions regarding a custodial parent relocating a minor child.proYea✓
HB1205revise provisions regarding a custodial parent relocating a minor child.proYea✓
HB1069modify the expenditures that are recoverable as disbursements by a prevailing party in a civil action or a special proceeding.proYea✓
HB1069modify the expenditures that are recoverable as disbursements by a prevailing party in a civil action or a special proceeding.proYea✓
HB1069modify the expenditures that are recoverable as disbursements by a prevailing party in a civil action or a special proceeding.proYea✓
HB1181authorize the revival of certain civil claims.proYea✗tabled
SB89reduce the notice requirement period to terminate a tenancy at will.proYea✓
HB1004provide for the defense of laws by the Legislature.proYea✓
SB78modify certain provisions related to trusts.proYea✓
SB78modify certain provisions related to trusts.proYea✓
HB1178rescind the statute of limitations for any civil cause of action arising out of childhood sexual abuse.proYea✗tabled
SB139increase the base salary for certain judges.proNay✗
SB224provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.antiYea✗
SB224provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.antiYea✗
SB55make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7021 bills

SB111Permit a court to order family therapy or reunification therapy in a custody or visitation dispute.proYea✓
SB111Permit a court to order family therapy or reunification therapy in a custody or visitation dispute.proYea✓
SB122Restrict the deference given by courts to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.proNay✓tabled
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.proYea✓
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.proYea✓
SB181Provide for noncustodial visitation of a minor born out of wedlock.proYea✓
SB181Provide for noncustodial visitation of a minor born out of wedlock.proYea✗tabled
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proYea✓
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proYea✓
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proYea✓
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proYea✓
HB1204Revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.proYea✓
HB1204Revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.proYea✗tabled
HB1195Revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected.proYea✓
HB1195Revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected.proYea✓
HCR6009Requesting the attorney general to file a lawsuit against the People's Republic of China and related parties to seek damages related to the COVID-19 global pandemic.proYea✓
HCR6009Requesting the attorney general to file a lawsuit against the People's Republic of China and related parties to seek damages related to the COVID-19 global pandemic.proYea✓
SB69Revise provisions related to trusts.proYea✓
SB69Revise provisions related to trusts.proYea✓
SB89Repeal the requirement that judicial officers be listed on a separate nonpolitical ballot.proYea✓
SB89Repeal the requirement that judicial officers be listed on a separate nonpolitical ballot.proYea✓

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