HB 1209 requires South Dakota employers to verify new employees' work eligibility using the federal DHS e-Verify program within the hiring process and maintain records throughout employment. Employers who fail to comply lose eligibility for state economic incentives (like grants or loans) and must repay any such funds received within 30 days of a final noncompliance determination. Additionally, the bill makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for individuals to knowingly provide false information to evade e-Verify checks. The law directly affects all South Dakota employers receiving state economic incentives and their employees.
This bill is a procedural placeholder with no substantive content. The text merely states "The Legislature shall address issues facing South Dakota" without specifying any actual issues, affected groups, or policy mechanisms. It contains no concrete provisions, funding details, or implementation requirements. As presented, it does not propose any specific legislative action or change to law.
This bill (HB 1303) is a procedural resolution stating the Legislature's intent to "promote the future success and development of South Dakota." It contains no specific policy mechanisms, funding provisions, or defined actions. The bill does not identify any particular groups affected or outline how promotion would occur. As a general statement of legislative purpose without concrete policy changes, it serves as an aspirational declaration rather than a substantive law.
HB 1302 is a procedural resolution with no specific policy provisions. It simply states that "The Legislature shall address issues facing South Dakota" without defining which issues, how they will be addressed, or who would be affected. The bill contains no concrete mechanisms, funding details, or targeted changes to existing laws. As a general mandate with no substantive content, it does not directly impact any specific group or policy area. This resolution serves only as a placeholder or directive without implementing any actual legislative action.
HB 1253 adjusts how property taxes are calculated for owner-occupied single-family homes and nonagricultural land by using a special averaging method. It requires county assessors to set each property's taxable value based on the "Olympic average" (removing the highest and lowest values) of its fair market value over the past eight years, or since a recent change in use or addition. This aims to stabilize tax bills by smoothing out annual value fluctuations. The bill specifically prevents this adjustment from increasing taxes on agricultural properties. It directly affects homeowners and nonagricultural property owners in South Dakota.
HB 1135 appropriates $101 from South Dakota's general fund to enhance the state's economic health. The bill directs the state to approve vouchers and pay authorized expenditures using this amount, with unspent funds reverting per standard procedures. It is a procedural appropriation with no specific programs or recipient details defined. The measure becomes effective June 30, 2026. This is a minimal, procedural budget allocation without targeted economic programs.
HB 1134 appropriates $101 from South Dakota's general fund to support state economic development efforts. The bill authorizes the state to approve payments for these purposes and requires unspent funds to revert per standard state procedures by June 30, 2026. This is a simple fiscal appropriation with no new programs or direct impact on specific entities beyond state budget allocations.
This bill appropriates $101 from South Dakota's general fund for economic development purposes. It authorizes the state to approve vouchers and pay expenses using this amount, with unspent funds reverting to the general fund per standard state procedures. The bill has no substantive policy provisions beyond this minimal funding allocation and takes effect June 30, 2026. As a simple appropriation measure, it directly affects state budgeting for economic development programs without altering existing laws or regulations.
HB 1241 increases the property tax exemption amount for disabled veterans and surviving spouses in South Dakota. It amends existing law (§ 10-4-40 for veterans and § 10-4-41 for surviving spouses) to raise the value of a primary residence exempt from property taxes. Currently set at $225,000, this exemption applies to owner-occupied homes where the veteran is permanently and totally disabled from service-connected injuries, or to surviving spouses of such veterans. To qualify, applicants must submit a confidential form to the Department of Revenue and maintain occupancy; the exemption ends if they sell the home, stop living there, or remarry (for surviving spouses).
HB 1176 clarifies that South Dakota courts may require defendants to participate in a 24/7 sobriety program as a condition of bond or pre-trial release. It prevents defendants from being jailed or having their release revoked solely due to inability to pay program costs, unless a court finds they could pay but willfully avoided doing so. Defendants must prove they didn’t willfully skip payments or made a genuine effort to pay. Unpaid program costs may later be added to a defendant’s sentence if the court determines they have the ability to pay. The bill directly affects individuals in criminal cases offered this program.
HB 1279 permits technical college employees in South Dakota to join the state health plan, directly affecting permanent staff working 20+ hours weekly at least six months yearly. The bill requires the technical college’s local education agency (LEA) to pay equivalent monthly contributions instead of the state, and removes previous restrictions preventing these employees from enrolling. Key provisions include defining "technical college employee" and ensuring LEAs cover the same cost as the state does for other plan-eligible employees. The law takes effect July 1, 2027, and applies only to technical college staff, not other state workers.
SB 198 restricts student cell phone use during instructional time in South Dakota public schools. The bill prohibits students from using cell phones unless they have an approved medical or educational accommodation, or during an emergency affecting health/safety. School districts must create policies outlining disciplinary actions for violations. This directly affects all K-12 students in South Dakota public schools during the school day as defined by each district.
