Legislative Update with Jay Kruse

​The clock is ticking for the SD Legislature – a brief snapshot of the bills we have been tracking and their current standings. 

Good Morning!

Time is running out on the South Dakota Legislature. Today is legislative day 36 of 38, and all the major bill deadlines have passed as both the Senate and House look to wrap up the 97th South Dakota Legislative Session tomorrow before taking a two-week recess. Legislators will return to Pierre on March 28th for one final day of session, which is reserved for the consideration of vetoes made by Governor Noem.

This morning, I want to provide a brief snapshot of all the bills we tracked during session this year, including where they currently stand:

HB 1008: Provide a cause of action for certain employees that are required to receive a vaccination as a condition of employment and to declare an emergency – Deferred to the 41st legislative day

HB 1061: Codify an advisory committee for the appraisal certification program – Failed Senate Floor

HB 1085: Expand the eligibility for a small estate probate – Signed by the Governor

HB 1089: Revise provisions related to abandoned mobile or manufactured homes – Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor

HB 1115: Allow succession to real property by an affidavit – Delivered to the Governor

HB 1271: Provide for remote work for employees of money lending licensees and mortgage lender businesses – Delivered to the Governor

HB 1289: Update provisions regarding self-service storage – Signed by the Speaker

SB 53: Make an appropriation to increase workforce housing and to declare an emergency – Passed House and Senate

SB 65: Delineate uses for the South Dakota housing opportunity fund – Failed House

SB 125: To establish the transfer of a motor vehicle upon death – Tabled

SB 127: To establish the transfer of a boat upon death – Tabled

SB 158: Revise provisions regarding the liability of owner or caretaker of an impounded animal – Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor

SB 182: Prohibit discriminatory actions against persons engaged with the firearm industry – Deferred to the 41st legislative day

SB 208: Revise the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act – Tabled

This was a very quiet session for the financial/credit union industry. Please keep an eye on The Memo over the next few weeks as I will break down all the bills that are successfully passed and signed by Governor Noem, once the 2022 Legislative Session officially comes to an end on March 28th.

If you have any questions about these or any other association or advocacy related topics, please don’t hesitate to contact me.