SCR 601 South Dakota Senate · 2026 Regular Session

encouraging honest economic development rooted in the republican principles of limited government, deregulation, and organic entrepreneurial growth.

SCR 601 is a symbolic Senate Concurrent Resolution (not a binding law) introduced by Senator Carley. It urges South Dakota to pursue economic policies aligned with "free market principles," emphasizing limited government, deregulation, and low taxes over tax incentives or subsidies for businesses. The resolution argues that government should only protect rights and avoid competing with private enterprise, instead focusing on "organic entrepreneurial growth." It directly affects state legislative and executive policy development by advocating for a specific philosophical approach to economic growth.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
4
Key actions
3
Committee
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Jan 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Intent to reconsider , Passed, S.J. 51
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 17 S.J. 51
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Deferred to another day , Passed, S.J. 34
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 7
upper
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