Nick Fosness on Government transparency

54 scored votes · confidence 100%

2026 Regular Session×1.0054 bills

HB1246prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.proNay✗
HB1258require that a property tax bill provide access to a state website providing property tax information.proYea✓
SB5require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.proYea✓
SB46modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB48clarify that an official open meeting agenda must be posted online at least seventy-two hours before the scheduled start of the meeting.proYea✓
SB56require that agencies promulgating permanent rules publish the rules and associated rulemaking forms on a state website.proYea✓
HB1311require the reporting of funding given by certain persons and governments to institutions under the control of the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.proYea✓
SB73revise provisions relating to state financial practices.proYea✓
SB151require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB214amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.proNay✗
SB114provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.proYea✓
SB93prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.proYea✗tabled
HB1084amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.antiYea✗
HB1222prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development.proNay✗
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.proYea✓
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.proYea✓
SB47revise the requirements for executive sessions and closed meetings.antiYea✗
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.antiYea✗
HB1249amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.proYea✓
HJR5001proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.proYea✓
HJR5001proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.proYea✓
SB111require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request and maintain transparent interoperability interfaces.proYea✓
SB237require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.proYea✓
SB133provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.proYea✓
HB1170allow online access to verify registry status for organ donation.proNay✗
HB1170allow online access to verify registry status for organ donation.proYea✗tabled
HB1182establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
HB1182establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB57clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process.proYea✓
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.proYea✓
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.antiNay✗tabled
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.antiYea✗
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.antiYea✗
HB1219require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.proYea✓
HB1278prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.proNay✗
SB176amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.proYea✓
HB1211create a digital registry identification card for medical cannabis patients.proYea✗tabled
HB1022revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.proYea✓
SB219require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.proYea✓
SJR508proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.proNay✗
SB219require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.proYea✓
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✗
HB1011modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.proYea✓
HB1125create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.proNay✗
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
SB15create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.proYea✓
SB102modify the distribution of gaming revenues.proYea✓
HB1092update provisions pertaining to open records.proYea✓
HB1052authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for a public purpose.proYea✓
HB1243require the display of the state motto in public schools and provide for associated legal representation.proNay✗
HCR6004encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.proNay✗
HB1041authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1104revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.proYea✓
HB1104revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.proYea✓

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