South Dakota State Legislature

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70 Representatives
  • 63 Republicans
  • 7 Democrats
35 Senators
  • 31 Republicans
  • 4 Democrats

Bills

Recently Introduced

HB 1259

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 Mar 07 2024
  • Signed by the Governor on 2024-03-26 H.J. 514 Mar 26 2024
  • Sponsored by Joint Committee On Appropriations

HC 8030

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

HC 8029

Celebrating the wrestling career of Jackson Remmers.

HC 8031

Recognizing Nancy Green, the spokesperson for Aunt Jemima, as a true American success story that was erased from history.

  • Introduced Feb 28 2024
  • Disapproved pursuant to JR 6H-4 H.J. 447 Feb 29 2024
  • Sponsored by Phil Jensen, Tom Pischke
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Recently Passed

SB 51

revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.

  • Introduced Jan 09 2024
  • Signed by the Governor on 2024-03-26 S.J. 528 Mar 26 2024
  • Sponsored by Committee on Appropriations

SB 52

revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2024.

  • Introduced Jan 09 2024
  • Signed by the Governor on 2024-03-26 S.J. 528 Mar 26 2024
  • Sponsored by Joint Committee On Appropriations

HB 1259

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 Mar 07 2024
  • Signed by the Governor on 2024-03-26 H.J. 514 Mar 26 2024
  • Sponsored by Joint Committee On Appropriations

SB 127

revise the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation and to establish a minimum teacher salary.

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Available Sessions

Session Bill Count
2024 Regular Session 560
2023 Regular Session 517
2022 Regular Session 636
2021 Special Session 2
2021 Second Special Session 3
2021 Regular Session 551
2020 Special Session 2
2020 Regular Session 596
2019 Regular Session 584
2018 Special Session 3
2018 Regular Session 673
2017 Special Session 3

Sources

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