2021 Legislative Session

A written report is the next step for a committee investigating whether the governor's daughter received special treatment from a state program.

South Dakota lawmakers will consider a transgender-athlete bill again this winter.Governor Kristi Noem is revealing draft legislation. She says her bill ensures “fairness in girls’ sports.”

The former head of the state appraiser certification program says the governor’s daughter received an additional opportunity to complete her appraiser license upgrade.Sherry Bren made those comments in front of the legislature's Government Operations and Audit Committee after being compelled by subpoena.

Governor Kristi Noem is continuing her push for 6 percent raises for state employees, teachers and community health providers.However, the largest raise proposal in years does not keep up with recent cost of living increases.

Governor Kristi Noem is proposing legislation to “put prayer back in South Dakota schools.”

A Stand Your Ground bill shot down by the Senate Judiciary committee has been resurrected and approved by the full Senate. Supporters of House Bill 1212…

The "open fields" bill has been resurrected, amended, and passed in the South Dakota Senate.House Bill 1140 puts restrictions on Game Fish & Parks…

The Senate Judiciary Committee has killed House Bill 1140, called a "poachers' bill" by its detractors.The proposed legislation would have required Game…

Lifers who committed their crimes before they were 25 years old will not have a chance at parole when they turn 50.Senate Bill 146 has been killed in the…

A bill to drastically limit the death penalty has died in the State Senate.Proponents say capital punishment does not deter murder, and it serves as…