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introduced · South Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SC 815: honoring Shane Jordan as the 2025 winner of the Hugh Hammond Bennett Conservation Planner Award.

This bill formally recognizes Shane Jordan as the 2025 winner of the Hugh Hammond Bennett Conservation Planner Award. It does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves as a commemorative resolution to honor an individual's achievement. The legislation acknowledges Jordan's work as a district conservationist and his receipt of a national award for conservation excellence. The bill has no impact on funding, regulations, or public programs.

introduced · South Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SC 816: celebrating Generations Indigenous Ways and its impact.

This bill is a legislative commemoration that formally recognizes Generations Indigenous Ways, a nonprofit organization on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The resolution highlights the organization's work in blending Lakota cultural knowledge with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to empower Native youth. It acknowledges the group's programs, which include science camps, afterschool activities, and food sovereignty initiatives that foster cultural pride and community wellbeing. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to honor the organization's contributions to education and cultural preservation.

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introduced · South Dakota · House Mar 3, 2026

HC 8018: celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the creation of the Legislative Research Council.

This bill is a legislative commemoration that recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Legislative Research Council, a nonpartisan agency established in 1951 to support the South Dakota Legislature. The resolution formally acknowledges the Council's growth from a single staff member to a professional team of 32 full-time employees who handle bill drafting, research, fiscal analysis, and legislative operations. It also honors the dedicated staff, both past and present, for their behind-the-scenes work that enables legislators to focus on public policymaking. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official recognition of the Council's long-standing service to the state's legislative institution.

introduced · South Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SC 818: commending Grey Zabel for his achievements as a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks.

This bill is a legislative commemoration that formally recognizes Grey Zabel, a South Dakota native, for his achievements as a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks. The resolution highlights his athletic career, including state championships in high school, NCAA titles at North Dakota State University, and his selection in the 2025 NFL draft. It serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to sports and his role in inspiring young athletes in South Dakota. The bill does not create any new laws or policies but rather serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for his accomplishments.

introduced · South Dakota · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SC 813: celebrating Solventum's expansion of its Brookings, South Dakota, manufacturing facility.

This bill is a legislative commemoration that recognizes Solventum's $220 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brookings, South Dakota. The resolution formally acknowledges the company's investment, which includes adding a 274,000-square-foot building with sixteen new loading docks to enhance distribution capabilities. It celebrates the project as a demonstration of confidence in South Dakota's business environment and marks the planned April 2, 2026, opening of the expanded facility. The measure does not change laws or policies but serves to honor the economic contribution of the company to the local community.

introduced · South Dakota · House Mar 2, 2026

HC 8017: commending the Harrisburg Tigers on their 2026 Class AA state gymnastics championship.

This bill formally recognizes the Harrisburg Tigers gymnastics team for winning the 2026 Class AA state gymnastics championship in South Dakota. The legislation highlights the team's achievements, including their conference victories, final score, and individual accomplishments by team members and coaches. It serves as an official commendation from the state legislature without changing any laws or policies.

introduced · South Dakota · House Mar 2, 2026

HC 8016: honoring the South Dakota Health Care Association on its seventy-fifth anniversary.

This bill is a legislative commemoration that honors the South Dakota Health Care Association on its seventy-fifth anniversary. It recognizes the organization's seventy-five years of providing assistance and long-term care services to elderly individuals and persons with disabilities in South Dakota. The bill formally congratulates the association for its life-enhancing work and lists the current members of its Board of Directors. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or policies.

introduced · South Dakota · House Mar 2, 2026

HC 8015: 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.

introduced · South Dakota · House Feb 26, 2026

HC 8014: honoring the life and legacy of William Long IV.

This resolution honors William Long IV, a Rosebud Reservation resident who died while ice fishing on December 21, 2025. It commemorates his life as a devoted family man, youth sports coach (assistant coach for Todd County Lady Falcons), boxer, and community member who embraced his Mexican and Native American heritage. The resolution extends sympathy to his family and recognizes his legacy of service to youth and community. As a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes, it does not affect laws, funding, or government actions.

introduced · South Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SC 812: to acknowledge Glenn Muller's distinguished career and congratulate him on his achievements.

This bill (SC 812) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Glenn Muller, a South Dakota agricultural leader. It formally commends his career in the state's pork industry, including his work with the South Dakota Pork Producers Council, his role in expanding swine operations, and his advocacy for agriculture. The resolution specifically recognizes his receipt of awards like the South Dakota Corn Growers Association Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2025 Governor's Ag Ambassador designation. As a commemorative measure, it has no policy impact - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for his contributions to South Dakota agriculture.

introduced · South Dakota · House Feb 23, 2026

HC 8013: recognizing the Agricultural Issues team of the West Central FFA chapter and celebrating their first-place victory in the state competition and their journey to nationals.

This bill (HC 8013) is a legislative commemoration recognizing the West Central FFA chapter's Agricultural Issues team for winning first place at the 2025 South Dakota State Leadership Development Events. It specifically honors the team members - Holly Berg, Kenasyn Johnson, Ganon Lienhard, Teagan Lupkes, Alex Siemonsma, Stella Siemonsma, and Nate Struck - and their advisor, Linda Petersen - for their research on autonomous agricultural systems and their advancement to national competition. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.

introduced · South Dakota · House Feb 17, 2026

HC 8011: commending and honoring Greg Blue, a member of the Iroquois School District Board of Education, on his thirty-five years of school board service.

HC 8011 is a symbolic legislative resolution honoring Greg Blue for 35 years of service on the Iroquois School District Board of Education. It commends him for his dedication to students, staff, and the community, recognizing his receipt of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota's Distinguished Service Award. This procedural resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on laws or regulations; it solely expresses the legislature's appreciation through formal words of recognition.