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July 24, 2008
Herseth Sandlin Introduces Indian Crime Bill
Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin has introduced legislation to boost law enforcement on Indian reservations.
July 13, 2008
Small Claims Court Going Bigger
It seems $8,000 isn't what it used to be.
July 13, 2008
Pot Penalties Revised
Penalties have been changed in South Dakota so that lesser punishment is given for small amounts of marijuana provided to minors.
July 13, 2008
New Studded Tires Law
The use of studded tires will be allowed year-round in South Dakota, just as long as they're retracted when they're supposed to be.
July 12, 2008
New SD Retirement System Law
A new state law will provide an extra 5% boost in benefits to members of the South Dakota Retirement System.
July 12, 2008
Incest Law Changed
A law that broadens the crime of aggravated incest in South Dakota was passed by this year's Legislature and took effect July 1.
July 8, 2008
Homeless Sex Offenders Must Now Register
Convicted sex offenders in South Dakota who are transients or homeless must disclose their locations to police. That's the substance of a new law that took effect July first.
The requirement closes a loophole that apparently allows transient sex offenders to avoid disclosure of places where they can be found.
July 1, 2008
New License Plate System Put To Use
South Dakota treasurer's offices are getting used to a new system today, as part of the new license plate policy.
June 30, 2008
New Laws Start Tomorrow
With the first of July come some new laws in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa.
June 30, 2008
New Law: More DNA Samples To Be Collected
People arrested for serious crimes in South Dakota in the future will have to provide DNA samples.
Existing state law already requires DNA samples from those convicted of felonies, violent crimes and sex offenses.
The new law goes one step further by mandating DNA from people at the time of their arrests, prior to conviction, acquittal or dismissal of charges.
March 13, 2008
Adult Business Restrictions In Effect July 1
Governor Mike Rounds has signed into law a measure that will place more regulations on strip clubs and other adult-oriented businesses in South Dakota.
February 28, 2008
Roadkill Bill Goes Belly Up
The South Dakota Legislature's roadkill bill has been flattened.
February 27, 2008
Senate Passes Liquor Licensing Bill
Local officials across South Dakota could issue unlimited numbers of on-sale liquor licenses under a bill receiving final legislative approval and headed to the governor.
February 27, 2008
Bill Would Update Phone Misuse Law
Technology is prompting legislators to try to update the law that deals with telephone misuse.
February 21, 2008
Railroad Bill Advances
A legislative committee has passed a bill that would accelerate a state decision on the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad's application to condemn land for a $6 billion expansion project.
The House Transportation Committee endorsed the measure 11-1 Thursday, but opponents say it will harm landowners by over-hastening of the process DM&E wants to use to take away their land.
February 20, 2008
Committee Approves Adult Business Regulation
South Dakota legislators favor restrictions on bookstores, theaters and other businesses that feature adult themes.
February 20, 2008
Governor Signs Child Custody Bill
State law in South Dakota will be changed in July to award initial custody of children in divorce cases to the person who has cared for them for the majority of the 12 months immediately before a divorce filing.
February 20, 2008
Wind Energy Bill Advances
Governor Mike Rounds' plan to encourage construction of more wind farms in South Dakota has gained another legislative endorsement.
The Senate State Affairs Committee has approved a bill that would improve tax incentives for the erection of wind turbines.
A reduction in property taxes for wind farms was passed in 2003, but legislators were told that it's no longer effective because the cost of the towers has risen substantially.
February 18, 2008
Bill Would Allow Electric Cars
Electric cars not capable of reaching highway speeds are catching on with commuters in other parts of the country, and South Dakota lawmakers are considering a proposal that would license them for use on some roads in the state.
Federal regulations define them as low-speed vehicles capable of hitting 20 to 25 mph within the distance of one mile on a paved road.
February 16, 2008
Some Say Legislative Pay Raise Sends Wrong Message
State Senator Jim Lintz of Hermosa is leaving the Legislature and he says his main reason is money.
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