by Chesney Garnos, Executive Director of Government Affairs The 100th legislative session has concluded as of March 31, 2025, with yesterday being Veto Day in South Dakota; this day is traditionally reserved for gubernatorial vetoes. Governor Larry Rhoden vetoed two bills. Of these two bills included HB 1169 which would require initiators to obtain signatures in each of the state’s 35 legislative districts; this would modify signature requirements for constitutional amendment petitions; this veto was sustained. Additionally, Governor Rhoden vetoed HB 1132, which would have expanded childcare tuition assistance for childcare workers; legislators sustained this veto earlier in the session. Crossover Day marked a significant deadline on Tuesday, February 25, as the last opportunity for bills and joint resolutions to pass from their house of origin. With two weeks, or eight legislative days remaining, there was a rush to address critical issues such as pipeline regulations, property tax relief, the potential construction of a new men's prison, and overarching budget concerns impacting healthcare, state employees, and education sectors. Prior to Crossover Day, our South Dakota political scene experienced some political shifts, with Larry Rhoden stepping in as governor and Tonnis Venhuizen as lieutenant governor following former Governor Kristi Noem's move to become Secretary of Homeland Security under the Trump administration. Prior to that, we held our infamous South Dakota Legislative Day! This year’s event was another one for the books! Thank you again to all the credit union leaders and board members from across the state who made time out of their busy schedule to attend and have crucial conversations with our legislators in Pierre. The day was filled with activities, from handing out donuts and coffee to legislators attending the State of the Tribes address, to engaging in a deeply informative panel discussion. This panel featured influential figures like Senator Steve Kolbeck, Senator Casey Crabtree, Jody Gillaspie, Director of Consumer Protection from the Attorney General’s Office, and Lorraine Polak, Housing Development Specialist from Senator Mike Rounds’ office. We then concluded the evening with a social! Last but certainly not least, you can review the legislation we worked on during this past session here or below. These bills and the resolution address a variety of issues from financial transactions and investments, consumer and creditor protections, property and estate management, to acknowledgments of public service.   Such meaningful legislative engagement could not have been possible without the dedicated members of our South Dakota Governmental Affairs Committee. A heartfelt thanks goes out to:
For any questions following the legislative session or other advocacy-related queries, please don't hesitate to reach out at [email protected]. Comments are closed.
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