2025 South Dakota Legislative Session

A House resolution that encourages Amtrak to come to South Dakota died on the Senate floor.

Two bills aiming to boost improvements at Ellsworth Air Force Base saw different fates on the Senate floor. Advocates say it means some state support for Ellsworth is coming after all.

The House is passing a bill requiring drivers’ licenses, permits and state IDs to indicate citizenship status.

A House committee rejects a bill that would establish a savings account for future water projects.

HB1259 has advanced to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation. The proposed legislation regulates access to public restrooms and has sparked protests across the state.

Senators are approving a joint resolution asking voters to allow the legislature to make changes to Medicaid if the Republican congress and Trump administration reduce the federal match to provide healthcare for low-income individuals.

Lawmakers passed a proposal making child care employees eligible for child care assistance.

South Dakota Senators are sending a bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects to Governor Larry Rhoden’s desk.

SDPB’s Jackson Dircks had a conversation with District 12 Rep. Greg Jamison about property tax relief and how the federal spending cuts have a larger impact on South Dakotans than they realize.

The House State Affairs Committee is advancing a bill that proponents say protects the state’s ballot measure process.