SC 811 South Dakota Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Honoring Thomas Shortbull, a trailblazer and leader dedicated to empowering Native communities through education, advocacy, and leadership.

This bill proposes to honor Thomas Shortbull, a leader who contributed to Native community empowerment through education and advocacy. It would likely involve naming a public facility or creating a commemorative recognition in his name. The legislation directly affects state government entities responsible for naming or designating public honors. The bill does not alter existing laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of Shortbull's contributions.
Bill status introduced 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
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Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 6, 2025
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The bill was converted from a placeholder webpage to a formal legislative commemoration honoring Thomas Shortbull. It now formally recognizes his contributions to Native education, Oglala Lakota College, and Native political representation in South Dakota.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from a non-functional webpage placeholder to a substantive legislative resolution commemorating a specific individual's achievements.
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Added formal legislative language commemorating Thomas Shortbull's leadership at Oglala Lakota College and his advocacy for Native communities.

Included recognition of Shortbull's role in creating a voting district for Native Americans in Shannon and Todd counties.

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Removed browser compatibility warnings and placeholder text that indicated the website was not functioning properly.

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