It might just be a bill and only a bill, but these drafted pieces of legislation could become laws and affect your life in various ways. Those effects could be positive, or in some cases, pretty negative. It's your duty as an activist to keep informed and ready to act.
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House Bill 1054 would allow volunteer chaplains to serve in public schools. Allowing public schools to establish voluntary positions for chaplains will inevitably lead to evangelizing and religious coercion...
For decades, our cities have had the right to make decisions about how to use taxpayer money and protect South Dakota residents. Senate Bill 7 would eliminate that right by prohibiting sanctuary cities in...
House Joint Resolution 5003 would place a constitutional amendment on the general election ballot in 2026 to ask voters to raise the threshold for passing amendments to the state constitution from a simple...
House Bill 1053 would undermine the privacy and First Amendment rights of South Dakotans by requiring age verification for websites containing material some say is harmful to minors.
Senate Bill 18 would undermine the privacy and First Amendment rights of South Dakotans by requiring age verification for websites containing material some say is harmful to minors.
Senate Bill 48 changes the definition of South Dakota residency for voter registration purposes, requires proof of citizenship to register to vote, and establishes a dual ballot system for voters.