HC 8008 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

honoring Ashlyn Koupal of Wagner for being named to the 2026 McDonald's All-American Girls Basketball Team.

This bill is a legislative commemoration honoring Ashlyn Koupal, a Wagner High School senior, for being named to the 2026 McDonald's All-American Girls Basketball Team. It recognizes her as only the second South Dakotan and the first female athlete from South Dakota selected for this national honor, celebrating her athletic achievement and leadership. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the legislature's recognition of her historic accomplishment.

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Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits · Feb 17, 2026

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The bill was converted from a placeholder template to a substantive legislative commemoration honoring Ashlyn Koupal. The document now formally recognizes her selection to the 2026 McDonald's All-American Girls Basketball Team and highlights her historic achievement as only the second South Dakotan and first female athlete to earn this distinction.

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The bill's scope changed from a generic legislative template to a specific commemoration of one individual's athletic achievement.

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Added specific identification of the bill as House Commemoration 8008 with named sponsors (Representatives Overweg, Emery, Jordan, Muckey, and Novstrup and Senators Crabtree, Deibert, Duhamel, Perry, and Voita).

Added substantive clauses recognizing Ashlyn Koupal's selection to the 2026 McDonald's All-American Girls Basketball Team and her status as a senior at Wagner High School.

Added historical context noting she is only the second South Dakotan and first female athlete from the state to be selected for this prestigious team.

Added recognition of her commitment to the University of Nebraska and Coach Amy Williams, highlighting their shared values and work ethic.

Added formal resolution language commemorating Ashlyn Koupal's achievement by the One Hundred First Legislature of South Dakota.

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