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Sponsor Senator Hulse said the measure is intended to reduce errors in voter registration that can occur when noncitizens receive a state credential and then are mistakenly registered at a motor vehicle office. \"This would just add a line underneath that says citizen and whether yes or no,\" Hulse said, describing placement on the back of the license and noting efforts to minimize printing costs.

Opponents raised concerns that no ID is required to vote under some circumstances, that noncitizen voting is already penalized heavily under state law, and that the Department of Public Safety should be fully consulted about any implementation and printing costs. Senator Larson urged caution and voted no, citing lack of fiscal note and implementation planning; supporters said departmental staff were informed and DPS had been copied on communications.

The Senate recorded a roll-call vote of 32 yays and 3 nays. The bill was declared passed and will proceed to enrollment.

Ending: Sponsors said the design keeps costs low by using an existing back-of-license line and that future legislation may address local home-rule situations that allow noncitizen participation in some municipal elections.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Dakota Senate - Day 10","oneSentenceSummary","Senate Bill 75 passed 32', adding a citizenship indicator line on motor-vehicle licenses and non-driver IDs to assist election and poll officials in distinguishing citizens from noncitizens at point of registration or provisional voting.","taxTitle","2025 Legislative SD, South Dakota","taxId",77845,"location","South Dakota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6365697,"Senate unanimously updates state plumbing code to 2024 edition",156,2555000,2711000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159859-b398588401782704a1bba20debe68703&start=2555&end=2711","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159859-b398588401782704a1bba20debe68703/thumbnail_2555000.jpg","/articles/6365697/South-Dakota/Senate-unanimously-updates-state-plumbing-code-to-2024-edition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365697-4aadd51d102b4f74338be67bda390774/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178682&Signature=R-378g0L3fmXMF5hZ6t79H0R0gVNzvDwVgvBCtRyILNN8jHNaNbyH2DqlX3ySvUIwNbVKew6ed60n53C~fy59pJ4tTLdWrpQiSB4Em9JlnYG8HN7EjFn~Cf1J0Up9lRtNj-~dq65w~agyo5GXnfaDLKCyZ0JvqyzZFwhno5yxcuK9GzZlDEkcU2-ubGZBKvYf-hLeKsvNJLlTIBFLSxffbsLDzUj5aIO5S5hK0kfA1qh65qABGWk7Dl10LfWpxExKitSqh637xKX21onSlq9H46ywQmeQO5M-GbvKatDPTSuOSiBw05W~oVp1tp3Lj9LwjBuuA1ZDxKrptUkJyzD9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pierre, S.D. — On second reading and final consideration the South Dakota Senate approved Senate Bill 25 unanimously, updating the state plumbing code to the 2024 version of the Uniform Plumbing Code.

Senator Crabtree, who brought the bill from the Department of Labor and Regulation, told senators the state has been operating under the 2015 version and that adopting the 2024 edition \"is beneficial to South Dakota's plumbing industry because it offers guidance on new equipment and technology.\" He urged support and the Senate recorded 35 yays and 0 nays on the roll call.

Ending: The bill was placed on final passage and will be enrolled. Sponsors said adoption modernizes minimum installation standards used across South Dakota.","The Senate voted 35–0 to update the state plumbing code to the 2024 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code; supporters said the change brings South Dakota's rules up to date with new technology and industry practice.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6365707,"Senate approves SB 22 to change nominating petition timelines; moves filing earlier and tightens submission rules",291,2226000,2517000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159859-b398588401782704a1bba20debe68703&start=2226&end=2517","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159859-b398588401782704a1bba20debe68703/thumbnail_2226000.jpg","/articles/6365707/South-Dakota/Senate-approves-SB-22-to-change-nominating-petition-timelines-moves-filing-earlier-and-tightens-submission-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365707-d2d95c243f166254dba90607f12cfd70/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178682&Signature=B-kswasm8axyQ2xMjYSkp9iiZ3mp5JeHv2qkLRxRd2ZaHA1YRWMRdHToPrSPEGzDJm5SWa0bwPczS9rtO-58HXvZPvliECOfzUR~f-Z6NL9M77kC2ygN1y~I7mtuAFdlOyA2O9nXZhQJuljrMx2tY1JHnaMY29qhQliYgyeAPplmfDJMKsZBbv~S642dJGdq36TCNsn6JxuDKZELEJhND7eW5u8l9aXMz31EqXfCb4G338yu3PIzSKPRAaMjbZ~~LIuigsD3Ze76bCuYEG8CwGs-lQneyoXAtKa58pHao2ZMqr-bQKcqewgu6JwOJRHaWmnZ0xHoTPVy1BUVwSuw0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pierre, S.D. — The South Dakota Senate approved Senate Bill 22 on final consideration Thursday after adopting an amendment, changing the statutory timeline and submission requirements for nominating petitions.

Senator Melhoff, who presented the amendment 22B, said the bill \"was brought to us by the Secretary of State's office\" and described the principal substantive change: petition circulation may begin Dec. 1 instead of Dec. 31, and petitions must be received in the office by 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of March rather than being accepted by registered mail postmarked by that time. \"That's the primary thrust of this bill,\" Melhoff said on the floor.

Amendment 22B was offered, seconded and adopted by voice vote before the Senate moved to a roll call for final passage. The Senate journal recorded a roll-call vote resulting in 18 yeas and 17 nays; the chair declared SB 22 passed.

Ending: The bill changes statutory petition timelines and tightens the submission rule from allowing postmark compliance to an in-office receipt standard; it will move forward in the legislative process after enrollment.","Senate Bill 22, an agency bill from the Secretary of State, was amended and approved on final consideration. The bill moves the start date for taking nominating petitions earlier and requires petitions to be received in office by the new deadline rather than postmarked.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6365713,"Senate narrowly approves bill to require posting and teaching of Ten Commandments in public schools",3754,2829000,6583000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159859-b398588401782704a1bba20debe68703&start=2829&end=6583","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159859-b398588401782704a1bba20debe68703/thumbnail_2829000.jpg","/articles/6365713/South-Dakota/Senate-narrowly-approves-bill-to-require-posting-and-teaching-of-Ten-Commandments-in-public-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365713-3fbd1e767664dc6bea13105995b6ccbf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178682&Signature=Z2fZcw1I06sAnCexK6ZE8kEG28XST-LctG3xdfuHb2BeKpE57~Pubqtvclcufn5tc3XENXpUA9tHOWwBPQGkPV6UwGe~r-wmD6OiWyIe-ebAZO8Vwy7awLec1WTpZIAQ96KcePgrH8VSnW3BsWI8SnhbunJN21xPsE0jIaROJ8LvYe4Eu-FvqQgYuC8S4LlZpqkVwEk2R3zkzVrpxo0vxaRsQEBEubUyKPb2ocFk9AVA9j6lC8ix5JcwlZ695jt~S3ygECdxz1DaOX2nHs71HE~jn~uUlccef4gO9Lr58a9EIMOpjRMJtZCIOZOvweQ27TCBnkC-hMClxFxKgKp0Cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pierre, S.D. — The South Dakota Senate passed Senate Bill 51 on final consideration Thursday, 18–17, a measure that requires public K–12 classrooms to display the Ten Commandments and directs schools to include them in limited classroom instruction.

Senator Carley, the bill's prime sponsor, framed the measure as a historical and civic lesson rather than a religious mandate, saying, \"This is ultimately about history, not religion.\" He pointed to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision and a 2024 Louisiana law as reasons states may now proceed with similar requirements and noted a letter on the desks of senators from Attorney General Marty Jackley saying, in part, \"Should the South Dakota legislature choose to support a 10 Commandment law similar to Louisiana's, I would defend the law if challenged.\" The attorney general's letter was entered into the record during debate.

The bill drew sustained opposition from several senators who argued it usurps local control, imposes unfunded mandates and risks creating an unwelcoming environment for Indigenous and non-Christian students. Senator Smith said she opposed the bill and described it as an unfunded mandate: \"Local control people, let your communities decide what's best for them.\" Senator Foster introduced Amendment 51E to add protections for Indigenous students and alternatives; that amendment failed on a voice vote. Senator Wheeler successfully moved Amendment 51D, which directs the state to hold school districts harmless for litigation costs related to the display requirement; the body approved that change by voice vote before final passage.

Senators debating the bill raised constitutional and practical questions: some urged reliance on the attorney general's pledge to defend the law, while others warned that litigation is likely given pending cases in other jurisdictions. Supporters argued the Ten Commandments reflect historical sources for American law and civic foundations; opponents said mandated posting and curricular inclusion exceed the legislature's proper role and may retraumatize Indigenous students.

Votes at final consideration were recorded as 18 yeas and 17 nays. The Senate journal entry and roll call recorded the vote and the passage of the bill as amended. The bill text specifies display standards, narrow curricular inclusion, and permits donated displays or donations to purchase displays; supporters said several organizations volunteered to cover display costs for schools.

The measure now proceeds according to legislative process for enrollment and transmission as required.

Ending: Senators may revisit implementation details, and several members said litigation in other states could shape how school districts implement the measure if it becomes law.","After hours of debate and two amendment votes, the South Dakota Senate passed SB 51 requiring display of the Ten Commandments and limited curricular instruction in public K–12 classrooms; the final vote was 18–17.","actionData","errors"]

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