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3/4/2024 Monday

Joint Committee on Appropriations

BUDGET SETTING

Legislature

Game, Fish, & Parks

Department of Military

Bureau of Information & Telecommunications

Secretary of State

Department of Public Safety

Attorney General

Unified Judicial System

BILL HEARING

SB 52 revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2024 (Introduced) (Fiscal Note) Introduced by: The Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Bureau of Finance and Management

Senate

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

SB 208 (Consideration of House Amendments) establish reporting requirements for future fund awards or grants and to make technical changes. (House State Affairs Engrossed)

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (AMENDED BILLS)

HB 1048, HB 1185, HB 1186, HB 1245 (Consent Calendar)

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

HB 1039 provide for the payment of legal expenses originating from crime committed at a facility maintained by the Department of Corrections. (House Appropriations Engrossed)

HB 1233 amend requirements for a cosmetology apprenticeship. (Introduced)

HB 1245 revise provisions related to the custody of an alleged delinquent child before and after a temporary custody hearing. (Senate Judiciary Engrossed)

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

HB 1022 (Deferred from 33 rd LD) make an appropriation to the Department of Education to provide professional development in literacy to teachers, and to declare an emergency. (House Engrossed)

HB 1048 revise the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation and to establish a minimum teacher salary. (Senate Education Engrossed)

HB 1140 revise certain provisions relating to municipal and county administrative actions and petitions containing illegal actions and to declare an emergency. (Senate State Affairs Engrossed)

HB 1185 amend provisions regarding entry on private property for examination and survey of a project requiring a siting permit. (Senate Commerce and Energy Engrossed)

HB 1186 define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement. (Senate Commerce and Energy Engrossed)

HB 1200 increase the minimum fee required with an application for construction of an energy conversion and transmission facility. (Senate State Affairs Engrossed)

HB 1213 create the Dr. Nicholas W. Drummond Center for Civic Engagement at Black Hills State University. (Introduced)

HB 1240 (Deferred from the 33rd LD) permit a homeowner's association, development, or incorporated community to modify a restrictive covenant. (Introduced)

HB 1244 provide a process to withdraw a signature from a petition for an initiated measure, constitutional amendment, or a referendum on a law in certain situations and to declare an emergency. (Senate State Affairs Engrossed)

HB 1093 (Deferred from 33 rd LD) make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services. (House Engrossed)

HB 1141 (Deferred from the 33rd LD) improve public safety in South Dakota. (Introduced)

HB 1142 (Deferred from the 33rd LD) improve education and to provide for the workforce of South Dakota. (Introduced)

HB 1143 (Deferred from the 33rd LD) improve agriculture in South Dakota. (Introduced)

HB 1156 make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota. (Introduced)

HB 1157 make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota. (Introduced)

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES APPOINTED THAT HAVE NOT REPORTED

SB 201 provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies. (House Commerce and Energy Engrossed)

LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATIONS

HC 8029 Celebrating the wrestling career of Jackson Remmers.

HC 8030 Celebrating the achievements and continued success of the Black Hills Powwow.

House of Representatives

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

HB 1057 (Consideration of Senate amendments) create the Commission on Indigent Legal Services and Office of Indigent Legal Services, to make an appropriation for reimbursing county indigent legal services, and to declare an emergency. (Senate Engrossed)

HB 1092 (Consideration of Senate amendments) revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge. (Senate Engrossed) (Fiscal Note)

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

SB 124 revise the eligibility of roads for the rural access infrastructure fund. (Introduced)

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 45 (Deferred from 33rd LD) make an appropriation for the establishment of a Center for Quantum Information Science and Technology and to declare an emergency. (Joint Appropriations Engrossed)

SB 53 (Deferred from 33rd LD) make an appropriation for eligible water and wastewater projects and to declare an emergency. (Joint Appropriations Engrossed)

SB 73 (Deferred from 33rd LD) provide that the presiding officer of the Senate is required to sign each enrolled bill. (Introduced)

SB 168 (Deferred from 33rd LD) make an appropriation for victim services. (Senate Engrossed)

SB 83 (Deferred from 33rd LD) make an appropriation for the revised construction costs of maintenance shops for the Wildland Fire Suppression Division and to declare an emergency. (Senate Engrossed)

SB 177 (Deferred from 33rd LD) permit the appointment of a circuit court judge or Supreme Court justice as a member of the Public Utilities Commission in place of a disqualified or incapacitated commissioner. (Senate Commerce and Energy Engrossed)

SB 80 (Deferred from 33rd LD) improve technology equipment for providers of elderly care and to make an appropriation therefor. (Senate Engrossed)

SB 209 (Deferred from 33rd LD) make an appropriation for grants to assisted living centers and nursing facilities for costs related to telemedicine. (Introduced)

SB 217 (Deferred from 33rd LD) require disclosure of certain information prior to the sale of property bound by a homeowners' association. (Introduced)

SB 187 (Deferred from 33rd LD) make an appropriation to establish a cybersecurity services initiative for counties and municipalities and to declare an emergency. (Joint Appropriations Engrossed)

SB 165 (Deferred from 33rd LD) create the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission. (Senate Engrossed)

SB 134 (Deferred from 33rd LD) make an appropriation to create the healthy forest critical infrastructure relief and grant program and to declare an emergency. (Joint Appropriations Engrossed)

SB 144 (Deferred from 33rd LD) make an appropriation for grants to support airport terminal improvement, expansion, and infrastructure projects. (Senate Engrossed)

SB 182 (Deferred from 31st LD) (Removed from Consent Calendar) repeal and revise certain provisions regarding the petition circulation process to comply with federal court decisions. (Introduced)

SB 137 (Deferred from 32nd LD) make an appropriation for the health and wellbeing of South Dakotans. (Introduced)

SB 138 (Deferred from 32nd LD) make an appropriation to provide for the development of South Dakota. (Introduced)

SB 191 (Removed from Consent Calendar) restrict the use of medical cannabis for individuals on probation or conditional release. (Senate Health and Human Services Engrossed)

SB 123 revise provisions pertaining to voter registration requirements and the state board of elections. (House State Affairs Engrossed)

SB 146 revise and repeal provisions related to threatening elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor. (House Judiciary Engrossed)

SB 128 improve public safety in South Dakota. (Introduced)

SB 129 improve the workforce of South Dakota. (Introduced)

LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATIONS

SC 817 Honoring the 2023-2024 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team for its outstanding accomplishments.

SC 818 Honoring the 2023-2024 Canton C-Hawks boys wrestling team for its outstanding accomplishments.

3/5/2024 Tuesday

Joint Committee on Appropriations

BUDGET SETTING

Bureau of Finance & Management

Department of Education

Board of Technical Education

Department of Health

Department of Social Services

Department of Human Services

Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Department of Labor & Regulation

Department of Corrections

Board of Regents

State Treasurer

BILL HEARINGS

SB 51 revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas (Introduced) Introduced by: The Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Bureau of Finance and Management

HB 1205 appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools (Introduced) Introduced by: The Joint Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Governor

BILLS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION WHICH HAVE HAD A PRIOR HEARING

SB 52 revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2024 (Introduced) (Fiscal Note) Introduced by: The Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Bureau of Finance and Management

INTRODUCTION OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

House Health and Human Services

Wrap up discussion of the committee’s work during the 2024 Legislative Session.

3/6/2024 Wednesday

House Commerce and Energy

The House Commerce and Energy Committee will meet to wrap up discussion and exchange ideas for the LRC Issue Memorandums and/or Legislative Summer Studies that would benefit future Commerce and Energy Committees.

3/8/2024 Friday

Code Commission

10:00 a.m. CT

1. Call to order.

2. Roll call – Determination of quorum.

3. Approval of minutes – October 18, 2023, meeting.

4. Staff update on SDCL review project.

5. Staff update on SDCL technical revisions made per SDCL 2-16-9.

6. Staff update on legislation referencing the Code Commission.

7. Request to receive two free copies of the Session Laws of South Dakota in 2024 and subsequent years from Tom P. Maher and Anna E. Maher, pursuant to SDCL 2-13-7.

8. Review and consideration of draft revisions to the Delegation of Authority from the Code Commission to Code Counsel pursuant to SDCL 2-9-11 and 2-16-5.2.

9. Public Testimony.

12:00 p.m. CT 10. Adjourn.

March 25, 2024 is Veto day, which is the official last day of session when the legislature has its opportunity to overturn the governor’s vetoes.

2/20 Tuesday

Senate Judiciary

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1083 permit a person convicted of certain driving under the influence offenses to drive for certain purposes (House Transportation Engrossed) Introduced by: The Committee on Judiciary at the request of the Chief Justice

HB 1084 repeal a provision related to habeas corpus proceedings (Introduced) Introduced by: The Committee on Judiciary at the request of the Chief Justice

HB 1085 specify the venue of appeal to circuit court for persons committed to a mental health facility (Introduced) Introduced by: The Committee on Judiciary at the request of the Chief Justice

HB 1086 establish an enhanced penalty for probationers intentionally causing contact with bodily fluids or human with waste a Unified Judicial System employee (Introduced) Introduced by: The Committee on Judiciary at the request of the Chief Justice

HB 1087 modify the definitions of a child in need of supervision and a delinquent child (Introduced) Introduced by: The Committee on Judiciary at the request of the Chief Justice

HB 1088 remove the option for a court services officer to prepare documentation in an adoption proceeding (House Judiciary Engrossed) Introduced by: The Committee on Judiciary at the request of the Chief Justice

Senate Committee on appropriations

BILL HEARING

SB 197 revise provisions regarding the alcohol beverage fund (Introduced) (Fiscal Note) Introduced by: Senator Deibert

House committee on Appropriations

BILLS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION WHICH HAVE HAD PRIOR HEARING.

HB 1118 revise unclaimed property provisions (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative Venhuizen

Joint Committee on Appropriations

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1016 conduct a feasibility study on the medicaid program of all-inclusive care for the elderly and make an appropriation therefor (House Health and Human Services Engrossed) Introduced by: Representative Heermann and Senator Davis at the request of the Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care

HB 1144 provide for the study of the Community, Hope, Opportunity, Independence, Careers, Empowerment, Success waiver program and to provide an appropriation therefor (House Health and Human Services Engrossed) Introduced by: Representative Heermann

HB 1022 make an appropriation to the Department of Education to provide professional development in literacy to teachers, and to declare an emergency (House Education Engrossed) Introduced by: The Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Department of Education

HB 1080 make an appropriation to improve visitation to and awareness of the South Dakota Hall of Fame (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative Reimer

HB 1093 make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative Overweg

HB 1201 make an appropriation for the teacher apprenticeship pathway program (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative DeGroot

SB 134 make an appropriation to create the healthy forest critical infrastructure relief and grant program and to declare an emergency (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Deibert

SB 162 make an appropriation for the erection of the South Dakota Sioux Code Talker Memorial and to declare an emergency (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Bordeaux

Senate Commerce and Energy

EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

Chas D. Olson, Hughes County, Pierre, South Dakota to the Executive Director of the South Dakota Housing Development Authority.

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1116 make fraudulent solicitation of charitable contributions a deceptive act or practice (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative Wangsness

HB 1117 repeal a requirement for the filing of an annual report regarding prearranged funeral trust contracts (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative Peterson (Drew)

HB 1126 permit an alternative delivery method for issuance of a policy by an insurer (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative Blare

HB 1136 revise the renewal fee for barber's certificate of registration (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative Callies

BILLS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION WHICH HAVE HAD PRIOR HEARING.

SB 208 reduce the employer's investment fee rate (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Maher

Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources

BILL HEARINGS

SB 174 increase the nonresident fee for a habitat stamp (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Pischke

HB 1135 expand definitions pertaining to the purchasing of grain (House Agriculture and Natural Resources Engrossed) Introduced by: Representative Peterson (Drew)

BILLS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION WHICH HAVE HAD PRIOR HEARING.

SB 173 provide a landowner-on-own-land license for antlerless elk (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Otten (Herman)

SB 135 authorize the payment of administrative expenses from habitat stamp sales (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Otten (Herman)

House Transportation

BILL HEARINGS

SB 124 revise the eligibility of roads for the rural access infrastructure fund (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Klumb

SB 188 modify the time before which rural access infrastructure grant moneys must be expended or obligated (Senate Engrossed) Introduced by: Senator Davis

SB 194 create a license plate for certain retired firefighters and clarify provisions regarding special firefighter license plates (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Otten (Herman)

SB 169 revise provisions regarding drones (Senate Transportation Engrossed) Introduced by: Senator Johnson

Senate

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (AMENDED BILLS)

SB 201, SB 203, HB 1038 (Consent Calendar), HB 1076, HB 1089 (Consent Calendar)

CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT

Appointment: Jean Moulton South Dakota Board of Education Standards

CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Reappointment: Phyllis Heineman South Dakota Board of Education Standards

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

SB 212 allow for the payment of goods or services by a school district between school board meetings in certain circumstances. (Introduced)

HB 1082 change the eligibility requirements, and the exempt value, of a property tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses. (Senate Taxation Engrossed)

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 13 revise the process for nominating candidates for the offices of lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state. (Senate State Affairs Engrossed)

SB 130 (Deferred from 25th LD) consider certain goods when given as a prize through a redemption store as purchases for resale. (Introduced)

SB 191 restrict the use of medical cannabis for individuals on probation or conditional release. (Senate Health and Human Services Engrossed)

SB 195 modify provisions regarding the process to vacate certain highways. (Senate Local Government Engrossed)

SB 198 (Removed from Consent Calendar) authorize school districts and nonpublic schools to acquire and administer nasal glucagon. (Introduced)

SB 199 revise provisions pertaining to the consolidation or boundary changes of counties. (Senate Local Government Engrossed)

SB 214 (Deferred from 25th LD) provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child. (Senate Judiciary Engrossed)

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

HB 1023 provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents. (House Judiciary Engrossed)

HB 1104 enhance the penalty for accessory to first- or second-degree murder. (Introduced)

HB 1129 repeal the session law authorizing the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of a new dairy research and extension farm on the campus of South Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency. (Introduced)

HB 1163 (Removed from Consent Calendar) amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. (Introduced)

House of Representatives

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

HB 1091 (Consideration of Senate Amendments) enact the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact. (Senate Engrossed)

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (AMENDED BILLS)

HB 1039, HB 1060, SB 10, SB 43 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION: HB 1219

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

HB 1233 amend requirements for a cosmetology apprenticeship. (Introduced)

SB 11 prohibit a practitioner from referring a patient to a medical cannabis clinic with which the practitioner or an immediate family member has a financial relationship and to provide a penalty therefor. (Senate Health and Human Services Engrossed)

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

HB 1211 (Removed from Consent Calendar) repeal the Midwestern Regional Higher Education Compact. (Introduced)

HB 1202 (Deferred from 25th LD) establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program. (House Health and Human Services Engrossed)

HB 1255 (Deferred from 25th LD) establish a property tax exemption for religious societies, and to modify the application requirements for certain property tax exemptions. (House Taxation Engrossed)

HB 1244 (Deferred from 25th LD) provide a process to withdraw a signature from a petition for an initiated measure, constitutional amendment, or a referendum on a law in certain situations and to declare an emergency. (Introduced)

HB 1240 (Deferred from 25th LD) permit a homeowner's association, development, or incorporated community to modify a restrictive covenant. (Introduced)

HB 1098 (Deferred from 25th LD) provide free birth certificates to persons experiencing homelessness. (House Health and Human Services Engrossed) (Fiscal Note)

HB 1131 (Deferred from 25th LD) waive certain fees for nondriver identification cards for individuals who are homeless. (House Health and Human Services Engrossed) (Fiscal Note)

HB 1048 revise the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation and to establish a minimum teacher salary. (House Education Engrossed)

HB 1232 create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council. (House State Affairs Engrossed)

HB 1257 require age verification by websites containing material harmful to minors. (House Judiciary Engrossed)

HB 1213 create the Dr. Nicholas W. Drummond Center for Civic Engagement at Black Hills State University. (Introduced)

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 94 (Deferred from 25th LD) (Removed from Consent Calendar) amend provisions pertaining to the partners in education tax credit program. (Senate Commerce and Energy Engrossed)

SB 112 (Deferred from 25th LD) establish a non-resident title fee. (Introduced)

SB 152 (Deferred from 25th LD) establish maximum fees for legal publications and to remove related rule-making authority from the Bureau of Administration. (Introduced)

SB 172 (Deferred from 25th LD) allow a person to temporarily take responsibility of a feral cat or dog for the purpose of spaying or neutering the animal. (Senate Local Government Engrossed)

SB 42 modify provisions related to medical cannabis. (Senate Health and Human Services Engrossed)

LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATIONS

HC 8021 Honoring the Estelline/Hendricks Redhawks for winning the State A gymnastics title two years in a row.

SC 809 Honoring the life and service of Union County Sheriff Dan Limoges.

2/21 Wednesday

Crossover day – this is the last day for a bill to pass out of the chamber in which it was introduced and move forward for consideration in the opposite chamber. This means that all the house bills will move over the senate and all the senate bills will over to house unless the bills are killed or tabled.

Senate Health and Human Services

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1099 establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative Mulder

HB 1125 prohibit the chemical modification or conversion of industrial hemp and the sale or distribution of chemically modified or converted industrial hemp and to provide a penalty therefor (House Engrossed) Introduced by: Representative Mulder

HB 1147 address discriminatory acts against entities participating in a 340B drug pricing program (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative Stevens

HB 1236 recognize students as Rushmore State Athletes upon demonstrating prescribed levels of physical fitness (House Education Engrossed) Introduced by: Representative Jensen (Kevin)

Joint committee on Appropriations

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1065 make an appropriation for the design and construction of a multi-use building on the grounds of the State Fair and to declare an emergency (Introduced) Introduced by: The Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources

SB 49 make an appropriation for the site preparation of a prison facility for offenders committed to the Department of Corrections, to transfer moneys to the incarceration construction fund, and to declare an emergency (Introduced) Introduced by: The Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Department of Corrections

SB 50 make an appropriation for the site preparation and construction of a prison facility for offenders committed to the Department of Corrections in Rapid City, to transfer moneys to the incarceration construction fund, and to declare an emergency (Introduced) Introduced by: The Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Department of Corrections

BILLS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION WHICH HAVE HAD PRIOR HEARING.

SB 170 repeal and replace an appropriation regarding the South Dakota women's prison and to declare an emergency (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Hunhoff

SB 171 make and change an appropriation related to the construction of the new state public health laboratory and to declare an emergency (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Hunhoff

Senate State Affairs

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1123 allow for an action to establish paternity after age eighteen based on genetic test results (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative DeGroot

HB 1182 revise provisions pertaining to the observation of the conduct of an election (House Engrossed) Introduced by: Representative Chaffee

HB 1200 increase the minimum fee required with an application for construction of an energy conversion and transmission facility (House State Affairs Engrossed) Introduced by: The Committee on State Affairs

HCR 6011 Urging the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement to establish a law enforcement training academy in South Dakota (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative Blare

Senate Local Government

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1194 clarify provisions pertaining to tax increment finance districts (House Local Government Engrossed) Introduced by: Representative Pinnow

HB 1196 streamline the process by which an on-sale retail license holder may acquire a special event license (House Commerce and Energy Engrossed) Introduced by: Representative Jamison

HB 1100 modify certain requirements for eligibility to receive a gift of a museum collection from a county or municipality (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative Jamison

House Judiciary

BILL HEARINGS

SB 85 revise a provision related to an action to quiet title to real property (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Schoenbeck

SB 9 further limit applications for clemency for violent crime offenders sentenced to life imprisonment (Senate Engrossed) Introduced by: Senator Tobin

SB 15 require a convicted defendant to reimburse the cost of digital forensic examination fees (Senate Engrossed) Introduced by: Senator Duhamel

SB 97 establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in sexual assault cases (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Reed

SB 98 establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in child molestation cases (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Reed

House Commerce and Energy

BILL HEARINGS

SB 86 allow a municipality authorized to allow legal games of chance to issue additional off-sale liquor licenses to hotel-motel convention facilities (Senate Commerce and Energy Engrossed) Introduced by: Senator Maher

SB 58 revise provisions regarding money transmission (Senate Commerce and Energy Engrossed) Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Commerce and Energy at the request of the Department of Labor and Regulation

SB 81 expand permission on installing electric wiring in a residence (Senate Commerce and Energy Engrossed) Introduced by: Senator Otten (Herman)

SB 84 update the edition of the guidebook used for measuring damages to trees or plants (Senate Judiciary Engrossed) Introduced by: Senator Johnson

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House State Affairs

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1181 increase the number of years the discretionary formula may be applied to a structure, and to allow for the individual application of the discretionary formula for a structure. Introduced by: Representative Chase

HB 1182 revise provisions pertaining to the observation of the conduct of an election. Introduced by: Representative Chaffee

HB 1198 revise the process for nominating candidates for the offices of lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state. Introduced by: Representative Tordsen

HB 1206 set aside certain contractor's excise tax collections relating to the Ellsworth Air Force Base for the Douglas School District, to provide an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency. Introduced by: Representative Massie

HB 1216 create the local assistance fund and to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances. Introduced by: Representative Mills

House Education

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1197 require the publication of measures taken to restrict the access of obscene materials by minors. Introduced by: Representative Stevens

HB 1250 provide for the creation and use of South Dakota educational empowerment accounts. Introduced by: Representative Sjaarda

HB 1201 make an appropriation for the teacher apprenticeship pathway program. Introduced by: Representative DeGroot

Senate Health and Human Services

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1029 modify and repeal provisions related to the licensure of hearing aid dispensers and audiologists (House Health and Human Services Engrossed) Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Health and Human Services at the request of the Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists

SB 151 revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers. Introduced by: Senator Maher

SB 191 restrict the use of medical cannabis for individuals on probation or conditional release.  Introduced by: Senator Mehlhaff

Joint Committee on Appropriations

BUDGET HEARING

9:00 AM Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources

11:00 AM Department of Transportation

Senate State Affairs

BILL HEARINGS

SB 160 rename South Scalp Creek Lakeside Use Area in Gregory County (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Bordeaux

SB 115 prevent a county, township, or municipality from authorizing a guaranteed income program (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Wiik

SB 187 make an appropriation to establish a local government cybersecurity services initiative and to declare an emergency (Introduced) Introduced by: Senator Crabtree

HCR 6003 To create the One Hundredth Session Planning Committee of the South Dakota Legislature (House State Affairs Engrossed) Introduced by: Representative Venhuizen

Senate Local Government

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1077 provide for the disbursement of catastrophic county poor relief fund to the participating counties in the event of the discontinuance of the fund. Introduced by: Representative Blare

HB 1124 provide for the temporary filling of water development district board positions created as a result of population increases. Introduced by: Representative Peterson (Drew)

SB 199 revise provisions pertaining to the consolidation or boundary changes of counties. Introduced by: Senator Johnson

House Judiciary

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1089 exclude certain crimes from presumptive probation. Introduced by: Representative Fitzgerald

HB 1104 enhance the penalty for accessory to first- or second-degree murder. Introduced by: Representative Fitzgerald

HB 1245 revise provisions related to the custody of an alleged delinquent child before and after a temporary custody hearing. Introduced by: Representative Reimer

House Commerce and Energy

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1185 amend provisions regarding entry on private property for examination and survey of a project requiring a siting permit. Introduced by: Representative Mortenson

HB 1186 define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement. Introduced by: Representative Mortenson

HB 1190 establish public use criteria for purposes of condemnation proceedings. Introduced by: Representative Odenbach

HB 1193 provide that required siting permits be filed with condemnation petitions. Introduced by: Representative Blare

HB 1203 clarify references to the court in a condemnation proceeding. Introduced by: Representative Lems

Senate

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

SCR 602 To analyze and report information on the healthcare workforce in South Dakota. (Introduced)

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (AMENDED BILLS)

SB 172 (Consent Calendar)

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

SB 84 update the edition of the guidebook used for measuring damages to trees or plants. (Senate Judiciary Engrossed)

SB 131 include shelterbelts as a factor affecting productivity in determining assessed value of agricultural land. (Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Engrossed)

SB 148 provide permissive authority to a governing body of a municipality or county to deny reissuance of an on-sale license not actively used. (Introduced)

SB 152 establish maximum fees for legal publications and to remove related rulemaking authority from the Bureau of Administration. (Introduced)

SB 182 repeal and revise certain provisions regarding the petition circulation process to comply with federal court decisions. (Introduced)

HB 1069 permit the display of campaign signs in municipalities in conjunction with the beginning of absentee voting. (House State Affairs Engrossed)

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 6 revise provisions related to death by distribution of a Schedule I or II substance. (Senate Judiciary Engrossed)

SB 112 (Deferred from 17th LD) (Removed from Consent Calendar) establish a nonresident title fee. (Introduced)

SB 119 (Removed from Consent Calendar) permit the use of tribal identification cards when registering to vote. (Senate State Affairs Engrossed)

SB 177 permit the appointment of a circuit court judge or Supreme Court justice as a member of the Public Utilities Commission in place of a disqualified or incapacitated commissioner. (Senate Commerce and Energy Engrossed)

SJR 510 To refer to the voters the question of whether this state should lower the state sales and use tax rate on food to zero percent, and to increase certain gross receipts tax rates, excise tax rates, and use tax rates. (Introduced)

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

HB 1027 modify substances listed on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency. (House Health and Human Services Engrossed)

HB 1028 classify xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance, establish permissible uses, and to declare an emergency. (Introduced)

HB 1062 make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency. (Introduced)

House of Representatives

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (AMENDED BILLS)

HB 1187, HB 1192, HB 1195, HB 1200

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

HB 1194 clarify provisions pertaining to tax increment finance districts. (House Local Government Engrossed)

HB 1161 regulate the acceptance of a central bank digital currency. (Introduced)

SB 88 provide information to an injured employee about eligibility in a program offered by a nonprofit organization. (Introduced)

SB 79 revise provisions related to the possession, distribution, and manufacture of child pornography. (Senate Judiciary Engrossed)

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

HB 1099 establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry. (Introduced)

HB 1163 amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. (Introduced)

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 17 (Deferred from 15th LD) modify the residency requirements for voter registration and declare an emergency. (Senate State Affairs Engrossed)

SB 44 make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for health care recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency. (Introduced)

SB 78 provide for an E15 fuel tax refund. (House Agriculture and Natural Resources Engrossed)

SB 57 create uniform procedures for consideration of criminal histories and convictions in professional or occupational licensure. (Senate Engrossed)

SB 12 authorize certain employer actions regarding the use of cannabis by an employee or a prospective employee. (Introduced)

LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATIONS

HC 8012 Honoring the victims of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.

2/6 Tuesday

Senate Judiciary

BILL HEARINGS

SB 97 establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in sexual assault cases. Introduced by: Senator Reed

SB 98 establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in child molestation cases. Introduced by: Senator Reed

SB 149 establish the admissibility of evidence of similar acts in civil cases involving sexual assault or child molestation. Introduced by: Senator Reed

SB 202 require active efforts in abuse and neglect proceedings that involve Indian children. Introduced by: Senator Bordeaux

SJR 506 Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, to address the right of citizens to bear arms. Introduced by: Senator Frye-Mueller

SB 211 revise notarial acts. Introduced by: Senator Wheeler

House Taxation

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1138 establish a sales tax exemption for certain disabled veterans. Introduced by: Representative Teunissen

HB 1208 require the director of equalization to adjust certain agricultural land values. Introduced by: Representative Ladner

House Health and Human Services

SB10 and SB11 will be scheduled for hearing Thursday February 8th

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1144 provide for the study of the Community, Hope, Opportunity, Independence, Careers, Empowerment, Success waiver program and to provide an appropriation therefor. Introduced by: Representative Heermann

HB 1146 regulate the sale of certain cannabis-infused beverages. Introduced by: Representative Mulder

HB 1166 clarify determinations regarding the wearing of facemasks. Introduced by: Representative Jensen (Phil)

HB 1168 require the dispensing of drugs prescribed for an off-label use during a public health emergency. Introduced by: Representative Jensen (Phil)

Joint Committee on Appropriations

BUDGET HEARING

9:00 AM Bureau of Human Resources and Bureau of Administration

10:45 AM State Employee Compensation and Health Insurance

Senate Education

BILL HEARINGS

SB 156 authorize enrolled tribal members to attend certain institutions of higher education without payment of tuition and mandatory fees. Introduced by: Senator Bordeaux

SB 158 transfer the Office of Indian Education to the Department of Education. Introduced by: Senator Bordeaux

SB 184 expand provisions regarding the protection of minors from certain exhibitions. Introduced by: Senator Frye-Mueller

House Agriculture and Natural Resources

BILL HEARINGS

SB 55 remove multiple vehicle ownership as a condition for purchasing an additional park entry license at a reduced price. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources at the request of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks

SB 14 expand authorization for the conditional taking of coyotes from snowmobiles (Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Engrossed) Introduced by: Senator Mehlhaff

Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources

EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

Myron Williams, Pennington County, Wall, South Dakota to the State Brand Board.

BILL HEARING

HB 1128 require a zoning authority to determine that a well is an established well that has not been abandoned in making a permitting decision (House Agriculture and Natural Resources Engrossed) Introduced by: Representative Gross

House Transportation

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1212 require certain vehicles to be equipped with mud flaps. Introduced by: Representative Kull

HB 1225 define a multi-passenger bicycle and to provide for the regulation of multi-passenger bicycles. Introduced by: Representative Tordsen

HB 1242 require the placement of informational signs explaining works of art accepted by the state and displayed at a rest area or facility operated by the Department of Transportation. Introduced by: Representative St. John

House Local Government

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1100 modify certain requirements for eligibility to receive a gift of a museum collection from a county or municipality. Introduced by: Representative Jamison

HB 1162 revise certain provisions pertaining to time of school district elections. Introduced by: Representative Aylward

HB 1164 require a school board to hold a bond election at the primary election. Introduced by: Representative Aylward

BILLS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION WHICH HAVE HAD PRIOR HEARING.

HB 1149 allow for a vacation home establishment and provide for municipal and county regulation thereof.  Introduced by: Representative Drury

House Committee on Appropriations

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1057 create the Commission on Indigent Legal Services and Office of Indigent Legal Services (House State Affairs Engrossed) Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on State Affairs at the request of the Chief Justice

HB 1118 revise unclaimed property provisions. Introduced by: Representative Venhuizen

HB 1129 repeal the session law authorizing the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of a new dairy research and extension farm on the campus of South Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency. Introduced by: Representative Koth

HB 1211 repeal the Midwestern Regional Higher Education Compact. Introduced by: Representative Venhuizen

HB 1156 make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota. Introduced by: Representative Derby

HB 1157 make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota. Introduced by: Representative Derby

BILLS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION WHICH HAVE HAD PRIOR HEARING.

HB 1039 provide for the payment of legal expenses originating from crime committed at a facility maintained by the Department of Corrections. Introduced by: Representative Otten (Ernie)

HB 1060 revise certain provisions related to travel reimbursement. Introduced by: The Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Bureau of Finance and Management

House Retirement Laws

BILL HEARINGS

SB 68 amend certain provisions pertaining to the South Dakota Retirement System to comply with federal law (Introduced) (Fiscal Note) Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Retirement Laws at the request of the South Dakota Retirement System

SB 69 amend certain provisions pertaining to the South Dakota Retirement System (Introduced) (Fiscal Note) Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Retirement Laws at the request of the South Dakota Retirement System

House Military and Veterans Affairs

BILL HEARINGS

HB 1191 require an official declaration of war or other Congressional action before the South Dakota National Guard may be deployed by the federal government. Introduced by: Representative Aylward

HCR 6007 Encouraging the United States Congress to allow veterans to receive long-term care services at facilities that do not otherwise meet the requirements set by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Introduced by: Representative Teunissen

2/7 Wednesday

Joint Committee on Appropriations

BUDGET HEARING

9:00 AM Bureau of Human Resources and Bureau of Administration

10:45 AM State Employee Compensation and Health Insurance

House State Affairs

Debate about Abortion Ballot Measure

Submitted by Cassidy Vanden Hoek 

1/16/2024 

House Agriculture and Natural Resources  

INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING 

Kevin Robbling, Secretary, Game, Fish, and Parks Annual Report 

Senate Judiciary  

INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING  

7:50 AM Greg Sattizahn, Unified Judicial Service  

BILLS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION WHICH HAVE HAD PRIOR HEARING. 

SB 27 modify the criteria for removal from the sex offender registry. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Judiciary at the request of the Office of the Attorney General - Deferred from 1/11/24  

BILL HEARINGS  

SB 15 require a convicted defendant to reimburse the cost of digital forensic examination fees. Introduced by: Senator Duhamel  

SB 36 revise provisions related to driving under the influence. Introduced by: Senator Hoffman  

SB 61 repeal the Visitation Grant Advisory Group. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Judiciary at the request of the Department of Public Safety 

House Health and Human Services  

BILL HEARINGS  

HB 1013 adopt the advanced practice registered nurse compact. Introduced by: Representative Rehfeldt and Senator Tobin at the request of the Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care  

HB 1012 adopt the interstate counseling licensure compact and revise educational requirements to comply with the compact. Introduced by: Representative Rehfeldt and Senator Tobin at the request of the Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care  

HB 1028 classify xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance, establish permissible uses, and to declare an emergency. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Health and Human Services at the request of the Department of Health  

HB 1074 expand eligibility to practice as a dental hygienist under the collaborative supervision of a dentist. Introduced by: Representative Weisgram 

Senate Education  

INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING  

8:15 AM Nathan Lukkes, Board of Regents General Information 

BILL HEARINGS  

SB 1 expand eligibility for the reduced tuition benefit for certain school district and Head Start employees at Board of Regents institutions to school counselors. Introduced by: Senator Rohl  

SB 2 remove provisions for establishing a uniform method for calculating high school credit received from completing a postsecondary course. Introduced by: Senator Rohl 

Joint Appropriations  

BUDGET HEARING  

Social Services  

Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources 

INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING  

Kevin Robling, Secretary, Game, Fish and Parks  

BILL HEARINGS  

SB 54 update hunting and fishing residency requirements. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources at the request of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks  

SB 55 remove multiple vehicle ownership as a condition for purchasing an additional park entry license at a reduced price. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources at the request of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks  

SB 56 permit the operation of an electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources at the request of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks 

Senate Commerce and Energy  

BILL HEARINGS  

SB 8 allow licensed hunting preserve facilities to sell alcoholic beverages on designated days outside of the shooting preserve season. Introduced by: Senator Tobin  

SB 39 prohibit a homeowners' association from placing restrictions on firearms or firearm ammunition. Introduced by: Senator Rohl  

SB 78 provide for an E15 fuel tax refund. Introduced by: Senator Crabtree 

House Transportation  

INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING  

10:00 AM Rosa Yaeger, Department of Revenue  

BILL HEARINGS  

HB 1063 amend the valuation service used to value vehicles. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Transportation at the request of the Department of Revenue 

HB 1068 allow disabled veterans to obtain a standard issue county motor vehicle or motorcycle license plate. Introduced by: Representative Weisgram 

1/17/2024 

Senate Transportation  

INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING 

7:45 AM Robert Perry, Secretary, Department of Public Safety  

BILL HEARINGS  

SB 59 provide for the downgrade of commercial driver licenses and commercial learners permits upon notice of certain drug and alcohol violations. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Transportation at the request of the Department of Public Safety  

SB 60 update references to certain regulations regarding medical qualifications for certain commercial drivers. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Transportation at the request of the Department of Public Safety 

SB 62 amend the requirements to notify a law enforcement officer after an accident has occurred. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Transportation at the request of the Department of Public Safety 

Senate Health and Human Services  

INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING 

Matt Althoff, Secretary, Department of Social Services  

BILL HEARINGS  

SB 10 require that a notification of medical cannabis certification be provided to a patient's primary or referring practitioner. Introduced by: Senator Tobin  

SB 11 prohibit a practitioner from referring a patient to a medical cannabis clinic with which the practitioner or an immediate family member has a financial relationship and to provide a penalty therefor. Introduced by: Senator Tobin  

SB 71 remove a prohibition on the ability of law enforcement and various governmental entities to inspect, search, seize, prosecute, or impose disciplinary action on cannabis dispensaries, cultivation facilities, manufacturing facilities, and testing facilities. Introduced by: Senator Mehlhaff 

House State Affairs  

BILL HEARINGS 

HB 1009 modify the observation of time in South Dakota (Introduced) Introduced by: Representative Krohmer  

HJR 5001 Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring all non-judicial offices elected by a statewide vote to be nominated at a primary election. Introduced by: Representative Tordsen  

HB 1053 create term limits for public utilities commissioners. Introduced by: Representative Bartels  

HB 1071 revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Introduced by: Representative Weisgram  

HB 1044 update the United States census survey used to ascertain and adjust the salary of members of the Legislature. Introduced by: Representative Duba  

HB 1057 create the Commission on Indigent Legal Services and Office of Indigent Legal Services. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on State Affairs at the request of the Chief Justice 

House Education  

BILL HEARINGS  

HB 1022 make an appropriation to the Department of Education to provide professional development in literacy to teachers, and to declare an emergency. Introduced by: The Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Department of Education  

HB 1066 provide a grant to qualifying teachers to incentivize recruitment and retention and to make an appropriation therefor. Introduced by: Representative Deutsch  

HB 1072 establish qualifications for members of the Board of Education Standards. Introduced by: Representative DeGroot  

BILLS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION WHICH HAVE HAD PRIOR HEARING. 

HB 1021 merge the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission and the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on Education at the request of the Department of Education 

Joint Appropriations  

BUDGET HEARING  

Public Safety  

Senate State Affairs  

BILL HEARINGS  

SB 20 establish the crime of threatening or intimidating an election official or election worker and declare an emergency. Introduced by: The Chair of the Committee on State Affairs at the request of the Secretary of State 

SB 53 make an appropriation for eligible water and wastewater projects and to declare an emergency. Introduced by: The Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources  

SB 66 make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, and storm water projects throughout state government, and to declare an emergency. Introduced by: The Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Bureau of Administration  

SB 73 provide that the presiding officer of the Senate is required to sign each enrolled bill. Introduced by: Senator Schoenbeck 

House Judiciary 

BILL HEARINGS  

HB 1038 exclude certain habitual DUI offenders from eligibility for presumptive probation. Introduced by: Representative Fitzgerald  

HB 1046 prohibit the intentional disarming of a law enforcement officer and to provide a penalty therefor. Introduced by: Representative Kull  

HB 1047 enhance the penalties for eluding law enforcement. Introduced by: Representative Kull 

House Commerce and Energy  

BILL HEARING 

HB 1054 amend requirements for cosmetology apprenticeships. Introduced by: Representative Moore 

House Military and Veterans Affairs  

1/18/2024 

Joint Appropriations  

BUDGET HEARING  

United Judicial System  

Bureau of Information and Telecommunication  

1/19/2024 

Joint Appropriations  

BUDGET HEARING  

Public Safety  

Submitted by Cassidy Vanden Hoek