HC 8015 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

honoring Alice Simonson of Day County, who is believed to be the oldest citizen of this state.

This bill (HC 8015) is a legislative commemoration honoring Alice Simonson of Day County, South Dakota, who is believed to be the state's oldest living citizen. The resolution recognizes her life, including her 108 years (106 in Day County), her marriage of 75 years, her farming records preserved at South Dakota State University, and her community service. It does not create new policy or affect any laws; it simply formally acknowledges her as the oldest resident through a ceremonial resolution by the South Dakota Legislature.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 2, 2026 Last action Mar 2, 2026
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Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 9, 2026
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The bill was transformed from a non-functional webpage placeholder into a complete legislative commemoration honoring Alice Simonson, an elderly South Dakotan believed to be the state's oldest resident. The new text formally recognizes her life achievements, family history, and community contributions through official legislative language.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a broken webpage template to a substantive legislative resolution commemorating a specific individual's life and legacy.
SCOPE

Added full commemorative text honoring Alice Simonson's life, including her birth details, marriage history, family, farm records, and community service.

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Removed browser compatibility warnings and placeholder text that prevented the legislative website from functioning properly.

DEFINITION

Established Alice Simonson as the subject of legislative commemoration, noting she is believed to be the oldest living South Dakotan.

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Tim Czmowski
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