HB 1075 South Dakota House · 2025 Regular Session

modify the persons eligible to sign an affidavit for proof of homelessness for purposes of waiving the fee for a nondriver identification card.

This bill modifies the eligibility requirements for individuals who can sign an affidavit to prove homelessness when applying for a nondriver identification card in South Dakota. The change allows additional categories of people to provide the necessary documentation to waive the standard fee for obtaining this identification. By expanding who can verify homelessness through affidavit, the bill aims to streamline the process for those without traditional proof of residency. The legislation directly affects homeless individuals seeking nondriver IDs and the officials who process their applications.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Signed Feb 25, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · Feb 19, 2025
MINOR
This bill enrolls House Bill 1075, which modifies South Dakota's nondriver identification card fee waiver program by expanding who can sign affidavits to prove homelessness. Previously, the bill was in draft form; now it is officially approved and ready for implementation. The change allows additional qualified professionals to attest to an applicant's homeless status, making the fee waiver process more accessible.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on waiving nondriver ID fees for homeless applicants, but the eligibility criteria for who can sign the required affidavit have been expanded to include more types of service providers.
ELIGIBILITY

Added specific categories of individuals authorized to sign the homeless affidavit, including school counselors, school nurses, and social workers, in addition to existing homeless services providers.

DEFINITION

Added a detailed definition of 'homeless services provider' to clarify which agencies and individuals qualify to sign the affidavit.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document status from draft introduction to enrolled legislation, indicating it has passed all legislative stages and is ready for execution.

Floor votes · House Jan 27, 2025

How they voted

661
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 68
Jan 27, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican63
61 Yea 1 Nay 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
8
Committee
3
Feb 25, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 2025-02-25 H.J. 382
executive
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the President S.J. 325
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 335
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0 S.J. 280
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Education Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to S.J. 153
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 1 H.J. 126
lower
Jan 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Education Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 0
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 43
lower
12 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors