South Dakota lawmakers hit the midpoint of the 2026 session Thursday with committees running from early morning into the evening.
Senate Judiciary kicks things off hearing SB 159, which would revise the state’s minimum age for marriage, along with several criminal justice measures.
House Taxation takes up a full slate of property and sales tax bills, including a measure that would cap annual assessed value increases on owner-occupied homes and another that would cut the food sales tax while raising other taxes to fund school construction.
House Health and Human Services hears bills that would ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates, prohibit requirements for genetic-based vaccines, and repeal the state’s medical marijuana oversight committee.
Senate Commerce and Energy considers raising video lottery gaming limits and reducing unemployment benefit durations.
Joint Appropriations will consider emergency spending for a new Highway Patrol airplane and funding for school district operations.
The House and Senate convene at 2 p.m. The Senate considers charter school legislation and utility cost protections tied to data centers. The House takes up home care agency licensing and nicotine product regulations.
House State Affairs will meet in the afternoon to consider abolishing the State Board of Elections and requiring age verification for online platforms.
House Military and Veterans Affairs will discuss bills on drone surveillance of military installations and veterans’ access to medical cannabis cards.
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