2021 Legislative Session

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…

A bill to restrict public testimony before the state Water Management Board has moved forward.The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources…

Backers of a marijuana ballot measure say they’re looking forward to working with South Dakota lawmakers on cannabis reform to keep it safe and well…