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died · South Dakota · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 184: repeal existing aircraft registration fees and establish a new schedule of aircraft registration fees.

SB 184 repeals the current aircraft registration fees in South Dakota and replaces them with a new fee schedule. This change directly affects aircraft owners and operators within the state who must register their planes. The bill establishes a new pricing structure for these registrations, though the specific amounts are not detailed in the summary. By updating the fee system, the legislation aims to modernize how aircraft registration charges are collected.
Joy Hohn (R)
died · South Dakota · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 96: revise eligibility requirements for the crime victims' compensation program.

SB 96 updates the eligibility requirements for South Dakota's crime victims' compensation program, directly affecting individuals seeking financial assistance after experiencing a crime. The bill modifies the criteria that determine who qualifies for compensation, though specific changes to income limits, residency rules, or offense types are not detailed in the provided text. By revising these requirements, the legislation aims to adjust the program's access standards without altering its core purpose of providing aid to victims.
Nicole Uhre-Balk (D) Mike Stevens (R) David Kull (R) Eric Emery (D) Liz Larson (D)
failed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 161: establish a maximum school administrator salary.

SB 161 proposes to set a maximum salary limit for school administrators in South Dakota. The bill directly affects school districts and the administrators who work within them by capping their compensation. It establishes a specific dollar amount or formula that determines the highest salary an administrator can earn, preventing pay from exceeding that threshold. This measure aims to control education spending by ensuring administrator salaries remain within a defined range.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps administrator salaries, restricting education spending and limiting compensation for school leaders, which opposes budget flexibility and funding for essential personnel.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill caps administrator salaries, which restricts compensation for school leaders and limits educational management resources.85% confidence
Sue Peterson (R) Bobbi Andera (R) Heather Baxter (R) Liz May (R) Julie Auch (R)
died · South Dakota · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1212: revise the authority to establish and maintain a training program for county coroners.

HB 1212 amends South Dakota law to clarify the authority of county coroners to establish and maintain training programs for their staff. The bill directly affects county coroners and the personnel working under their supervision by updating the legal framework governing their training initiatives. This change ensures that coroners have clear statutory authority to organize and fund professional development programs for their teams. The provision does not alter the core duties of coroners but rather strengthens the legal basis for their training efforts.
Mike Weisgram (R)
died · South Dakota · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1147: require that public entities submit to forensic accounting in cases of financial misconduct.

HB 1147 requires public entities in South Dakota to undergo forensic accounting when financial misconduct is suspected. This provision ensures that independent experts examine financial records to identify irregularities or fraud. The bill directly affects government agencies and organizations that manage public funds. By mandating forensic reviews, the legislation aims to improve transparency and accountability in public financial management.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility and accountability by requiring forensic accounting for financial misconduct, strengthening public fiscal administration and government operations.85% confidence
Josephine Garcia (R)
died · South Dakota · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1113: require a mental health assessment for certain individuals being considered for employment by the Division of Highway Patrol.

This bill requires the South Dakota Division of Highway Patrol to conduct mental health assessments for individuals being considered for employment. The provision directly affects job applicants seeking positions within the highway patrol agency by adding a specific screening requirement. The key mechanism involves mandating that these assessments be completed as part of the hiring process to evaluate potential candidates' mental fitness. This change aims to ensure that all employees meet established mental health standards before being hired for law enforcement roles.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill adds mental health assessment requirement for job applicants, which restricts hiring practices and limits employment opportunities for potential workers.75% confidence
Bobbi Andera (R) Carl Perry (R) Josephine Garcia (R) Phil Jensen (R)
died · South Dakota · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1175: establish the crime of aggravated careless driving and provide a penalty therefor.

This bill creates a new criminal offense called aggravated careless driving in South Dakota. It applies to drivers who operate vehicles in a manner that endangers others through careless behavior. The legislation establishes specific penalties for this offense, though the exact sentencing details are not included in the provided text. This change aims to address severe cases of reckless driving that do not currently qualify as more serious traffic crimes.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense with penalties, strengthening criminal justice enforcement and accountability for dangerous driving behavior85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by establishing aggravated careless driving penalties, protecting public through stricter vehicle operation standards.90% confidence
Nicole Uhre-Balk (D) John Hughes (R) Heather Baxter (R) Eric Emery (D) Carl Perry (R)
died · South Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1209: repeal authorization for the use of medical cannabis by a probationer or parolee.

HB 1209 removes the legal authorization that currently allows probationers and parolees in South Dakota to use medical cannabis. This change means individuals under community supervision can no longer legally access medical marijuana, even if they have a valid medical condition. The bill directly affects people on probation or parole who rely on medical cannabis for treatment. It does not change the state's existing medical cannabis program for the general population, only restricting access for those under supervision.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts medical cannabis access for probationers and parolees, limiting rehabilitation options and reducing defendant rights within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to medical cannabis for probationers and parolees, limiting patient access to a healthcare treatment option.95% confidence
Travis Ismay (R) Carl Perry (R) Phil Jensen (R) Mary Fitzgerald (R) Trish Ladner (R)
died · South Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1136: repeal the alternate realty improvement contractor's excise tax.

This bill proposes to eliminate the alternate realty improvement contractor's excise tax in South Dakota. It directly affects contractors who currently pay this specific tax on real estate improvement projects. The key provision is the complete repeal of the tax, removing the financial burden from these businesses. This change would allow contractors to retain more revenue from their work without the excise tax deduction.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill repeals a tax on contractors, providing tax relief and reducing financial burden on businesses, which aligns with supporting tax reduction.90% confidence
Carl Perry (R) Casey Crabtree (R) Mike Weisgram (R)
died · South Dakota · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1224: defund the Huron School District.

This bill prohibits the South Dakota Department of Education from sending state education funding to the Huron School District. By blocking these financial transfers, the legislation effectively cuts off state aid to that specific school district. The measure directly impacts the Huron School District by preventing it from receiving allocated state funds for the 2025 legislative session.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits state education funding to a specific school district, directly defunding essential public services.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly prohibits state education funding to the Huron School District, directly cutting off financial resources for K-12 education.95% confidence
Phil Jensen (R)
failed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SJR 502: Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

This bill proposes that South Dakota apply to the U.S. Congress for a constitutional convention to propose amendments focused on limiting federal government power. The requested amendments would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, further restrict its jurisdiction, and limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials. If approved by enough states, this application could lead to a constitutional convention where proposed changes would need to be ratified by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution. The bill directly affects South Dakota's role in the federal constitutional amendment process.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill seeks constitutional amendments to impose fiscal restraints and limit federal government power, directly opposing expanded federal budget and taxation authority90% confidence
Kevin Jensen (R) Bobbi Andera (R) Carl Perry (R) Josephine Garcia (R) Curt Voight (R)
failed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 103: prohibit the use of voter centers in a county.

This bill prohibits the use of voter centers in any county within South Dakota. It directly affects local election officials and voters who might have relied on these alternative voting locations. The key provision is a blanket ban on establishing or operating voter centers, requiring all voting to occur at traditional polling places instead. This change removes a flexible option for counties to accommodate voters who face challenges traveling to specific polling locations. The legislation does not specify alternative arrangements, leaving counties to manage voting access under the new restrictions.
Heather Baxter (R) Phil Jensen (R) Dylan Jordan (R) Tom Pischke (R)
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