establish informational and membership requirements for a labor union, organization, or association and provide a penalty therefor.
SB 159 establishes new requirements for labor unions, organizations, or associations in South Dakota to maintain their informational and membership status. The bill mandates that these groups meet specific criteria to remain recognized and outlines penalties for non-compliance. It directly affects labor unions and similar organizations operating within the state by setting clearer rules for their operations. The legislation aims to standardize how these groups are regulated without taking a stance on their effectiveness or impact.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Feb 11, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Feb 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 2
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 159A
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to S.J. 152
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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