South Dakota Representative Oren Lesmeister [D]

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SDSB35PassMake an appropriation to expand laboratory space at the Sanford Underground Research Facility and to declare an emergency.
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2023-03-27
Signed by the Governor on March 27, 2023 S.J. 495
SDHB1055PassIncrease the dollar amount of South Dakota opportunity scholarships.
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2023-03-27
Signed by the Governor on March 27, 2023 H.J. 545
SDHB1209VetoRevise provisions regarding industrial hemp.
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2023-03-27
Delivered veto sustained to the Secretary of State H.J. 548
SDHB1079PassMake an appropriation to the Department of Health to provide grants to support mental health and suicide prevention programs, and to declare an emergency.
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2023-03-27
Signed by the Governor on March 27, 2023 H.J. 547
SDHB1078PassMake an appropriation to the Department of Human Services for the development and expansion of adult day services programs and to declare an emergency.
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2023-03-27
Signed by the Governor on March 27, 2023 H.J. 547
SDHB1059PassEstablish a community paramedic endorsement.
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2023-03-27
Signed by the Governor on March 27, 2023 H.J. 544
SDHB1155PassAdd dental practices as eligible facilities to participate in the rural health care recruitment assistance program.
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2023-03-27
Signed by the Governor on March 27, 2023 H.J. 547
SDHB1065PassIncrease the maximum amount of dollars payable by the state to erect the headstone of a deceased veteran.
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2023-03-27
Signed by the Governor on March 27, 2023 H.J. 544
SDHB1127PassMake an appropriation to support volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.
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2023-03-27
Signed by the Governor on March 27, 2023 H.J. 544
SDHB1196PassMake an appropriation for improving the buildings and grounds of the capitol complex and declare an emergency.
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2023-03-09
Signed by the Governor on March 09, 2023 H.J. 524
SDHB1226Engross

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Regulate industrial hemp-derived delta-8 and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol products, and other hemp-derived psychoactive compounds, and to declare an emergency.
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2023-03-06
Senate Tabled, Passed, YEAS 28, NAYS 7. S.J. 428
SDSB197Engross

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Prohibit the spouse of a member of the Legislature from being employed as a private lobbyist.
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2023-03-06
House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 24, NAYS 44. H.J. 478
SDHC8019N/A

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Recognizing the life and accomplishments of Dr. Jack Billion.
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2023-03-02
H.J. 468
SDHC8018N/A

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Honoring the life and legacy of U.S. Senator James Abourezk.
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2023-03-02
H.J. 468
SDSB191Engross

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Establish the task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.
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2023-03-01
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 26, NAYS 42. H.J. 436
SDHC8012N/A

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Honoring the families who hosted the 2023 Legislative pages in their homes during the legislative session.
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2023-03-01
H.J. 447
SDHB1201Engross

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Provide for the election of State Brand Board members.
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2023-02-27
State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0.
SDHC8011N/A

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Celebrating the 2022 Todd County Falcons Football Team for winning the All-Nations Class A Championship.
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2023-02-27
H.J. 396
SDHB1041PassProvide an exception to the definition of drug paraphernalia.
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2023-02-24
Signed by the Governor on February 24, 2023 H.J. 370
SDHB1101PassEnsure the proper labeling of American Indian arts and crafts.
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2023-02-24
Signed by the Governor on February 24, 2023 H.J. 370
SDHB1043Intro

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Make an exemption from certain property taxation for owner-occupied single-family dwellings.
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2023-02-21
Committee on Appropriations Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0.
SDHB1223Intro

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Authorize informed consent to certain procedures and medication by a pregnant minor.
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2023-02-16
Health and Human Services Tabled, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
SDHCR6012Intro

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Stating South Dakota's preferred policy to promote best results in animal identification and tracking through flexibility in methods.
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2023-02-16
Agriculture and Natural Resources Tabled, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 6. H.J. 4
SDHB1151Intro

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Create the South Dakota paid family leave program.
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2023-02-16
Committee on Appropriations Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0. H.J. 5
SDHB1095Intro

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Lower the state sales tax rate and the state use tax rate on food to two and one-half percent.
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2023-02-15
Committee on Appropriations Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1.
SDSB171Intro

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Create term limits for future public utilities commissioners.
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2023-02-15
Senate Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 15, NAYS 19. S.J. 276
SDHB1221Intro

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Provide free school lunches for students.
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2023-02-13
Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 1.
SDHB1071PassEstablish use of force course standards.
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2023-02-13
Signed by the Governor on February 13, 2023 H.J. 280
SDHC8009N/A

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Honoring Jackie Kocak for receiving the Direct Care Worker of the Year Award by the National Association of Special Education Centers.
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2023-02-13
H.J. 287
SDHB1096Intro

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Lower the state sales tax rate and the state use tax rate on food to three and one-half percent.
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2023-02-09
Taxation Tabled, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.
SDSR702Intro

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Supporting Tribal Nation members' access to fish on lands adjacent to tribal lands without a fishing license.
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2023-02-09
Agriculture and Natural Resources Tabled, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0.
SDSB163Intro

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Permit the playing of an Honor Song at graduation ceremonies.
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2023-02-09
Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 2.
SDHCR6005Intro

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Recognizing the right to contraception and supporting access to contraception for all adults.
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2023-02-08
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 4.
SDSB127Intro

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Revise the eligible disability level for veterans to receive state park benefits.
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2023-02-07
Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 3, NAYS 2. S.J. 5
SDSB26PassTransfer a property tax relief program, to change income requirements for certain property tax relief programs, and to index certain income schedules to inflation.
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2023-02-03
Signed by the Governor on February 03, 2023 S.J. 186
SDHCR6011Enroll

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Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
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2023-02-03
Senate Concurred in Resolution, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 190
SDHCR6004Enroll

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Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize an interim study of the licensure and nomenclature of emergency medical and advanced life support personnel.
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2023-02-03
Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 1.
SDHCR6010Intro

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Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to establish a taskforce to study the availability of childcare.
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2023-02-03
Education Tabled, Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 0.
SDSB153Intro

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Permit the use of tribal identification cards when registering to vote.
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2023-02-03
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1.
SDHB1058Engross

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Revise the water resources projects list.
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2023-02-02
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1. S.J. 13
SDHB1103Intro

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Waive the fee for nondriver identification cards for individuals at or below the federal poverty level.
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2023-01-31
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3. H.J. 6
SDSC801N/A

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Honoring the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Singing Legionnaires of American Legion Post 15 in Sioux Falls.
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2023-01-12
S.J. 41
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