South Dakota lawmakers enter Day 33 of the 38‑day session Today,
The Senate Judiciary committee hears two House bills: HB 1184 to define “man” and “woman” in state law, and HB 1187 to add coaches to the list of mandatory child‑abuse reporters.
House Appropriations Members take up SB 106, which would change how much school districts must reserve for extraordinary special‑education costs.
The Senate Appropriations panel hears HB 1082, setting rules for reimbursing districts that provide free or reduced‑price student meals.
Gov. Larry Rhoden holds his weekly briefing at the Capitol; it streams on SDPB.
This afternoon, The House considers five Senate bills:
• SB 135 – regulates data centers and aims to protect residents from cost spikes.
• SB 198 – restricts student cell phone use during the school day.
• SB 159 – revises the minimum marriage age.
• SB 76 – allows housing infrastructure fund loans for airport projects.
• SB 96 – lets counties levy a gross‑receipts tax to lower owner‑occupied property taxes.
And HB 1220 is up for debate on the Senate floor. It would regulate nicotine product sales.
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