South Dakota Representative Oren Lesmeister [D]

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SDSB1PassExpand eligibility for the reduced tuition benefit for certain school district and Head Start employees at Board of Regents institutions to school counselors.
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2024-03-26
Signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024 S.J. 528
SDHB1098PassProvide free birth certificates to persons experiencing homelessness.
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2024-03-26
Signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024 H.J. 514
SDSB83PassMake an appropriation for the revised construction costs of maintenance shops for the Wildland Fire Suppression Division and to declare an emergency.
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2024-03-26
Signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024 S.J. 528
SDHB1131PassWaive certain fees for nondriver identification cards for individuals who are homeless.
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2024-03-26
Signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024 H.J. 514
SDHB1195PassProvide authority for a court to order offenders convicted of vehicular homicide to pay restitution to a victim's children until age eighteen.
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2024-03-26
Signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024 H.J. 514
SDHB1224PassRequire the creation of an informational video and other materials describing the state's abortion law and medical care for a pregnant woman experiencing life-threatening or health-threatening medical conditions.
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2024-03-26
Signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024 H.J. 514
SDHB1071PassRevise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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2024-03-07
Signed by the Governor on March 07, 2024 H.J. 498
SDHB1076PassRequire the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.
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2024-03-07
Signed by the Governor on March 07, 2024 H.J. 498
SDSB117PassRevise provisions regarding industrial hemp.
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2024-03-07
Signed by the Governor on March 07, 2024 S.J. 512
SDHB1186PassDefine the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement.
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2024-03-07
Signed by the Governor on March 07, 2024 H.J. 511
SDSB81PassExpand permission on installing electric wiring in a residence.
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2024-03-05
Signed by the Governor on March 05, 2024 S.J. 482
SDHB1099PassEstablish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.
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2024-03-05
Signed by the Governor on March 05, 2024 H.J. 474
SDSB123Engross
50%
Revise provisions pertaining to voter registration requirements and the state board of elections.
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2024-03-04
House of Representatives Tabled, Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 3. H.J. 454
SDHB1203Engross
50%
Clarify references to the court in a condemnation proceeding.
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2024-02-29
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3.
SDSC816N/A
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Honoring the late Alexei Navalny for his bravery in standing in opposition to Vladimir Putin and for his tireless advocacy for democracy in Russia.
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2024-02-29
H.J. 447
SDSB13Engross
50%
Revise the process for nominating candidates for the offices of lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state.
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2024-02-23
State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
SDSB96Engross
50%
Prohibit the use of a deepfake to influence an election and to provide a penalty therefor.
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2024-02-23
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5.
SDSB119Engross
50%
Permit the use of tribal identification cards when registering to vote.
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2024-02-23
House of Representatives Tabled, Passed, YEAS 59, NAYS 6. H.J. 388
SDSB31Intro
25%
Create the indigent legal services fund, to provide ongoing revenue therefor, and to make an appropriation therefor.
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2024-02-22
Committee on Appropriations Tabled, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 7.
SDHCR6011Enroll
75%
Urging the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement to establish a law enforcement training academy in South Dakota.
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2024-02-22
Senate Concurred in Resolution, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 387
SDSB14PassExpand authorization for the conditional taking of coyotes from snowmobiles.
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2024-02-21
Signed by the Governor on February 21, 2024 S.J. 370
SDHB1067PassDesignate Medal of Honor Recognition Day.
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2024-02-21
Signed by the Governor on February 21, 2024 H.J. 364
SDSB35PassProvide that certain personal information of a lottery prize winner may only be used for advertising or promotion with the winner's consent.
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2024-02-20
Signed by the Governor on February 20, 2024 S.J. 350
SDHCR6007Enroll
75%
Encouraging the United States Department of Veteran Affairs to allow veterans to receive long-term care services at facilities that do not otherwise meet the requirements set by the department.
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2024-02-15
Senate Concurred in Resolution as Amended, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 343
SDHC8019N/A
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Congratulating Tucker Kraft on his outstanding football career and being drafted into the National Football League.
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2024-02-15
S.J. 347
SDHB1207Intro
25%
Create requirements for the disclosure of certain information relating to health care sharing arrangements.
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2024-02-14
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.
SDHB1249Intro
25%
Establish a task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.
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2024-02-14
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.
SDHB1024PassRequire that an application for a medical marijuana registry identification card include a notice of federal law regarding firearms and the unlawful use of a controlled substance.
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2024-02-13
Signed by the Governor on February 13, 2024 H.J. 314
SDHB1101PassProvide a special motor vehicle license plate for recipients of the Legion of Merit award.
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2024-02-13
Signed by the Governor on February 13, 2024 H.J. 314
SDHC8016N/A
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Honoring the life of Kenneth Michael Prorok.
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2024-02-13
S.J. 315
SDHB1204Intro
25%
Establish a civil action for nonconsensual condom removal.
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2024-02-12
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 7, NAYS 63. H.J. 308
SDHB1151Intro
25%
Define and require active efforts for purposes of preserving and reuniting families following instances of abuse or neglect.
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2024-02-12
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.
SDHB1241Intro
25%
Modify the amount of time allowed to an employee to vote at any election in this state.
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2024-02-12
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
SDSC807N/A
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Honoring the life of Kenneth Michael Prorok.
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2024-02-12
H.J. 312
SDHC8013N/A
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Honoring Hayden Joe Schmautz of Fort Pierre for a life of service tragically cut short.
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2024-02-12
S.J. 301
SDHJR5002Intro
25%
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota revising the process by which a legislative vacancy is filled.
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2024-02-08
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0. H.J. 3
SDHB1122Intro
25%
Prohibit cost sharing in certain health insurance policies for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging examinations.
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2024-02-07
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3.
SDHB1155Intro
25%
Require the consideration of certain definitions when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.
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2024-02-07
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3.
SDHB1035PassExtend the period of renewal for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.
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2024-02-06
Signed by the Governor on February 06, 2024 H.J. 256
SDHB1011PassRevise the membership of the South Dakota Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission.
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2024-02-06
Signed by the Governor on February 06, 2024 H.J. 256
SDHCR6003Enroll
75%
To create the One Hundredth Session Planning Committee of the South Dakota Legislature.
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2024-02-06
Senate Concurred in Resolution as Amended, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 270
SDHB1222Intro
25%
Require free voice communication services for correctional inmates and to make an appropriation therefor.
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2024-02-06
Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 260
SDSB145Intro
25%
Modify the amount of time to report an injury for workers' compensation.
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2024-02-06
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1.
SDSJR510Intro
25%
To refer to the voters the question of whether this state should lower the state sales and use tax rate on food to zero percent, and to increase certain gross receipts tax rates, excise tax rates, and use tax rates.
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2024-02-05
Senate Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 5, NAYS 27. S.J. 260
SDHB1134Intro
25%
Amend the school funding formula to provide for the use of an averaged fall enrollment when determining local need.
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2024-02-02
Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
SDSB3PassExtend the length of time allowed for a tax agreement with an Indian tribe.
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2024-02-01
Signed by the Governor on February 01, 2024 S.J. 232
SDHB1041PassModify the definition of public infrastructure to allow a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible for housing infrastructure grants and loans and to declare an emergency.
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2024-02-01
Signed by the Governor on February 01, 2024 H.J. 224
SDSB7PassRevise the water resources projects list.
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2024-02-01
Signed by the Governor on February 01, 2024 S.J. 232
SDSB132Intro
25%
Increase the state minimum wage.
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2024-02-01
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1. S.J. 5
SDSCR604Intro
25%
Urging the South Dakota Congressional delegation to work with the Biden administration to address the nation's immigration system.
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2024-02-01
Senate Adopt Resolution, Failed, YEAS 3, NAYS 28. S.J. 235
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