PIERRE, S.D. – On Mar 12th, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 19 bills into law:

SB 15 expands the policy advisory committee for animal damage control;

SB 25 clarifies the adoption and use of the plumbing code;

SB 66 revises certain provisions related to capital improvements of state buildings;

SB 76 repeals reporting and testifying requirements to the committees on health and human services regarding nursing facilities and long-term healthcare needs;

SB 77 updates terminology related to ambulance operators;

SB 78 authorizes a change in bullet diameter for use in taking certain animals;

SB 80 revises provisions regarding students and trainees engaged in the practice of funeral service;

SB 83 revise the penalty and provides treatment for the ingestion of certain controlled substances;

SB 110 revises licensure and supervision requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants;

SB 116 revises and repeals provisions related to street racing prohibitions and provides a penalty therefor;

SB 135 exempts a motor vehicle insurer from a certain title fee;

SB 155reduces the amount of net receipts of unclaimed property deposited into the general fund;

SB 174 includes certain types of vehicles in the abandoned titling process;

SB 179 modifies requirements for off-road vehicle dealers at special events;

SB 193 allows an applicant to have an interpreter present during the driving portion of a driver license exam;

HB 1094 modifies laws regarding school bus safety and provides a penalty therefor;

HB 1192 removes the maximum fee permitted to be charged by a notary;

HB1195 revises a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected; and

HB 1196 updates Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to include provisions related to virtual currency and notice requirements.

Governor Rhoden wrote a letter to the legislature on his decision to sign Senate Bill 83, and you can find that here.

Governor Rhoden has signed 125 bills into law this legislative session.