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SB 1

SD SENATE

authorize the Department of Corrections to purchase and exchange certain real property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

2025s
Introduced by Aaron Aylward, Kevin Jensen, Dylan Jordan

Senate Bill 1 allows South Dakota's Department of Corrections to acquire 177.59 acres of land for $16.41 million, impacting local communities and state operations.

Select Committee on Prison Legislation Deferred Indefinitely , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 4 J.J. 2
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SB 2

SD SENATE

authorize the Department of Corrections to purchase and exchange certain real property, to contract for the design of a prison facility, to construct a prison facility in Minnehaha County for offenders committed to the Department of Corrections, to make an appropriation therefor, to transfer moneys to the incarceration construction fund, and to declare an emergency.

2025s

Senate Bill 2 authorizes $650 million for a new prison in Minnehaha County, impacting corrections, local economies, and ensuring no detention of noncitizens during deportation.

Signed by the Governor on 2025-09-23
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HB 1015

SD HOUSE

increase licensure fees related to the practice of funeral service and cremation.

2025 Regular Session

HB1015 bars the Indiana governor from sending National Guard to police duties that could surveil or arrest people, with exceptions for federal activation or state emergencies.

Signed by the Governor on 2025-03-31 H.J. 554
#administrativerulerevision #executive/judiciaryrequest #fees #funeralservices #licensure #professionsandoccupations #promulgationofrules #publichealthandsafety
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SB 4

SD SENATE

authorize the sale of real property in Spink County by the Department of Human Services and to declare an emergency.

2025 Regular Session
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1
#emergencyclause #executive/judiciaryrequest #saleofpublicrealproperty
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SB 56

SD SENATE

authorize the payment of lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Building Authority by the Bureau of Finance and Management, to make an appropriation therefore, and to declare an emergency.

2025 Regular Session
Signed by the Governor on 2025-03-31 S.J. 539
#appropriation #emergencyclause #executive/judiciaryrequest #procurementofpublicimprovements #transferofmoneys
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SB 48

SD SENATE

modify provisions pertaining to the registration of voters.

2025 Regular Session
State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1 S.J. 1
#elections #executive/judiciaryrequest #publicrecordsandfiles #residency #voting
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HB 1140

SD HOUSE

provide oversight regarding the exercise of gubernatorial emergency powers.

2025 Regular Session
Introduced by Julie Auch, Aaron Aylward, Heather Baxter and 10 other co-sponsors

Designates the Dickinson State Highway 22 bridge as the Specialist Jon P. Fettig Iraq bridge; allows signs, accepts donations, with donations continuously appropriated; emergency clause.

State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1
#emergencymanagement #legislativeoversight #publichealthandsafety #stateaffairsandgovernment
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HC 8021

SD HOUSE

Honoring Roncalli Middle School teacher Dan Gallagher, Aberdeen, as the 2024-2025 South Dakota Milken Educator.

2025 Regular Session
Introduced by Carl Perry, Brandei Schaefbauer,

South Dakota recognizes Dan Gallagher of Roncalli Middle School as the 2024-2025 Milken Educator in a resolution highlighting his teaching impact and commitment to excellence.

H.J. 471
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HJR 5003

SD HOUSE

Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring that a constitutional amendment receive an affirmative vote of sixty percent of the votes cast before the measure is enacted.

2025 Regular Session
Introduced by Aaron Aylward, John Carley, Spencer Gosch and 17 other co-sponsors

Would raise SD statewide constitutional amendments threshold to 60% of votes cast; amendments pass only if 60% approve, affecting voters, sponsors, and campaigns.

Delivered to the Secretary of State H.J. 536
#ballotmeasures #constitutionalamendments #voting
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HC 8013

SD HOUSE

Honoring the Sioux Falls Lincoln High School Patriots Marching Band senior class for its many accomplishments.

2025 Regular Session
Introduced by Bobbi Andera, Amber Arlint, Erin Healy and 10 other co-sponsors

Honors the Sioux Falls Lincoln High School Patriots Marching Band senior class with a ceremonial recognition; no funds, boosts morale and community pride.

H.J. 347
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