Legislative
Radar 2016-18
Legislative Radar 2016-18
2016-18 Legislative Session
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2016 Session
Child Protection
The Student Physical Privacy Act will protect the privacy of every public school student, while being sensitive to the student who has confusion about their gender. Governor Daugaard vetoed this bill.
An act to require that school districts and child welfare agencies adopt a policy and provide access to training on sexual abuse.
Withdrawn by Sponsor
Revising certain provisions regarding Human Trafficking.
Revise certain provisions regarding Child Pornography.
Criminal Justice
An act to allow the forfeiture of assets related to a conviction of terrorism.
Require a sex offender to report changes in residence and occupation to the Chief of Police or Sheriff in addition to their parole officer. Also to require them to notify of foreign travel.
Allow class 2 misdemeanors to be automatically erased from public record after 10 years. (Law enforcement records would continue show the offense)
Education
Remove the requirement for alternative educators to administer a nationally standardized achievement test at 2nd grade.
HB1112 seeks to void and replace the transgender policy that the SDHSAA passed last year which allows a student to play on the sports team they feel they belong on, rather than the team their birth-sex dictates
An act to allow parents to opt their student out of certain achievement tests.
An act to require a parent to give written permission before their student may attend sexual education courses.
An act to require that a state agency cannot ignore the sex of a student that is listed on their birth certificate.
Withdrawn by the Sponsor
An act to give access to special ed. services for homeschool families.
Protect the teaching of scientific information in our schools, whether it be from an evolutionary standpoint or a creationist standpoint.
An act to allow the sale of alcohol on the campuses of state universities.
“Jason’s Law” would require that Teachers be given a 1-hour suicide prevention training as a part of their periodic re-certification.
To provide financial assistance for low-income families to send their kids to a private school.
An act to protect the teaching of certain scientific information.
Life
Require inspection results of abortion clinics to be available to the public
An act to require that a mother be given information about reversal procedures after taking the first step in a chemical abortion.
Revising certain requirements relating to pregnancy help centers.
Prohibit the sale of fetal body parts.
Prohibit the abortion of an unborn child who is capable of experiencing pain and to provide a penalty therefor.
Family
An Act to provide prenatal care for non-citizen mothers.
Adopt the Elder Abuse Task Force’s recommendations to ensure the protection of South Dakota seniors.
SCR1
A resolution to show support for family caregivers.
Health Care
An act to “promote quality, competition, and freedom of choice in the health insurance market place.”
This bill would essentially reverse Initiated Measure 17, passed by the voters in 2014.
An act to allow the medical use of Cannabidiol. (A Marijuana by-product.)
Human Rights
Our Declaration of Independence refers clearly to our human rights in stating “…That among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” The issue of Human Rights is a multi-faceted topic including Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Protection of the Weak, or simply the freedom to live your life without unnecessary burdens.
Calling for the United States to save Christians, Yazidis and people of other faiths from persecution and genocide
Commending the nation of Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and with the State of South Dakota
Gambling
Second Amendment
The 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides for the right of the citizens to keep and bear arms. With the ever present attempts by many to undermine this vital right, the FVA supports legislation that protects
Marriage
Ensure government nondiscrimination in matters of religious beliefs and moral convictions.
Withdrawn by Sponsor