Legislative
Radar 2016-18
Legislative Radar 2016-18
2016-18 Legislative Session
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2017 Session
Constitution
Repeal the changes made by Initiated Measure 22
An act to make public the names, addresses, and employers of the top 100 donors of an organization if that organization spends more than $50,000 on a ballot question.
An act to establish the Government Accountability Task Force to study government, campaign finance, lobbyist restrictions, and ethics.
A resolution expressing support for the continued use of the Electoral College for our Presidential elections.
SJR2 is a joint resolution that would be voted on by the people in the 2018 general election. It would change stipulations in the state Constitution regarding Constitutional amendments. Instead of a majority needed to pass in the House and Senate, it would require a two-thirds vote to go on the ballot. Then it would require a change from majority to 60% of the vote of the people to be approved.
Education
An Act to clarify certain provisions regarding the process to be excused from public school attendance
An act to make donor information relating to the “Partners in Education Tax Credit” a matter of public record.
An act to ensure the privacy of students in public school locker rooms, showers, and other changing facilities.
An act to establish an early childhood education pilot program and to make an appropriation therefor. (state funded pre-kindergarten)
An act to establish the South Dakota Early Learning Advisory Council to oversee the implementation of the early childhood education pilot-program. (state funded pre-kindergarten)
SB55 would ensure that a teacher is free to explain not only the strengths, but also the weaknesses of any scientific theory that is discussed in their classroom.
Health Care
A resolution opposing physician assisted suicide
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.
An act to eliminate the need to prove the use of force, fraud, or coercion in the human trafficking of minors.
An act to specify that someone 15 or under cannot be charged with prostitution.
An act to require that the name and telephone number of an organization fighting to end sex trafficking be given, in writing, to any woman seeking an abortion.
Family
An act to protect faith-based adoption agencies from Government discrimination.
An act to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or possession of powdered alcohol.
A resolution recognizing the harmful effects of pornography, and categorizing it as a public health crisis.
Life
HB1101
A bill to increase the penalty for performing an abortion of an unborn child capable of feeling pain.
Health Care
A resolution opposing physician assisted suicide
Marriage
An act to adjust the marriage license fee and to provide a discounted rate for those who complete marriage counseling.