Gov. Noem signed 5 bills into law last week. Here’s what they mean to you.
PIERRE – On Friday, March 3, Gov. Kristi Noem signed five bills into law. Here is a look at what bills this included, and what that means for the residents of South Dakota.
Senate Bill 19
The passage of SB 19 means $2 million will be moved from the general fund to the extraordinary litigation fund for the purpose of payment of eligible expenses.
Because it supports the state government and its existing public institutions, an emergency was declared for the movement of the funds, making them available immediately.
The bill was first introduced on Jan. 5, 2023, by the Senate Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Bureau of Administration.
Senate Bill 25
Under the passing of SB 25, healthcare professionals that have complied with the requirements for healthcare recruitment assistance programs will be reimbursed. Under this bill, four family physicians, two dentists and two physician assistants will be reimbursed for a total of $1,00,261, paid from the general fund sum to the Department of Health. An Additional sum of $284,999 will also be moved from the general fund to the Department of Health for additional reimbursement of eligible healthcare practitioners who have met other requirements.
Because it supports the state government and its existing public institutions, an emergency was declared for the movement of the funds, making them available immediately.
The bill was first introduced on Jan. 6, 2023, by the Senate Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Department of Health.
Senate Bill 150
SB 150 addresses the construction and maintenance of pipelines on highways. Under the bill, any person who wishes to construct a water pipeline over, across or under public highways for the purpose of providing rural water service or providing water to livestock must submit an application to the county’s board of commissioners.
The county commissioners may grant countywide authorization for the construction of rural water service lines or lines that provide water to livestock, and the board may also enact ordinances to govern those pipelines. The bill also addresses what will need to be done when a highway or pipe needs to be reconstructed.
The bill was first introduced on Jan. 26, 2023, by Senators Helene Duhamel and Randy Deibert, as well as Representatives Gary Cammack and Becky Drury.
House Bill 1046
HB 1026 is an act to provide free tuition at Board of Technical Education institutions for children or spouses of disabled or deceased members of the South Dakota National Guard. Under the bill, any state resident under the age of 25 whose parent has died or sustained a total disability will be entitled to free tuition to any in-state educational institution under the Board of Regents or Board of Technical Education. Any residents whose spouse has died or sustained a total disability will be granted the same.
The bill was first introduced on Jan. 6, 2023, and sponsored by the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs at the request of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
House Bill 1184
HB 1184 will establish the Statewide One-Call Notification Board to oversee the one-call notification center. The board will be solely responsible for all contractors and employees, as well as responsibility for all funds and expenditures. The one-call notification center shall provide a service through which a person can notify the operators of underground facilities of plans to excavate and to request the marking of the facilities.
The bill was first introduced on Jan. 30, 2023, and is sponsored by Representatives Ben Krohmer, Jessica Bahmuller, Liz May, Scott Moore and Carl E. Perry, as well as Senators Steve Kolbeck and Brent “B.R.” Hoffman.
