Bills & Legislation

revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.

increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency.

amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center.

permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.

modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action.

create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.

clarify the purposes permitted for certain offenders to operate a motor vehicle.

revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.

direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.

Nelson, LaurenRepublican

amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.

Emery, EricDemocrat

create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state.

Mortenson, WillRepublican

provide for prescribed burning of state-owned land by a person owning adjoining land and to declare an emergency.

authorize the recall of county commissioners.

Ismay, TravisRepublican