2025 South Dakota Legislative Session

South Dakota lawmakers are passing a budget to fund state government for the upcoming fiscal year. Many call it a lean budget and anticipate tough financial decisions in the future.

Rather than waiting for veto day on March 31, House lawmakers upheld Gov.Rhoden's veto of HB 1132 on Thursday.

The House rejects the Senate’s version of a hotly contested “parents’ rights” bill.

South Dakota lawmakers are advancing a proposal that prohibits counties and municipal governments from enacting policy that prevent employees from carrying a concealed pistol. Lawmakers amended the bill to also remove a state prohibition on concealed pistols in bars and liquor stores.

Gov. Larry Rhoden has vetoed a bill extending child care assistance to child care employees. It’s his first veto this session.

Assuming Governor Larry Rhoden’s signature, support is coming for Ellsworth Air Force Base. However, that’s not without changes and questions.

South Dakota lawmakers are passing a bill to temporarily soften the property tax pain some experience in the state. But some are looking for more permanent solutions through local spending cuts.

House lawmakers are agreeing with Senate changes to a bill that would result in felony charges for librarians if a minor patron accesses material considered harmful to minors.

The South Dakota House of Representatives is rejecting a bill that would have allocated state money to help fund airport terminal expansion projects.

A bill aiming to regulate who can use which bathroom in schools, courthouses, and libraries is advancing in the state Legislature.