South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HC 8018 — celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the creation of the Legislative Research Council.

Last action — H.J. 493

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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26.1023.9 101st Legislative Session HC8018 South Dakota Legislature House Commemoration 8018 Introduced by:
House Commemoration 8018 Introduced by:
Representative Derby A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the creation of the Legislative Research Council.
Representative Derby and Senator Otten A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the creation of the Legislative Research Council.
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and WHEREAS, much of the work performed by the Legislative Research Council occurs behind-the-scenes so that members of the Legislature can focus their efforts on public policymaking and representing the people of South Dakota;
26.1023.9 2 HC8018 WHEREAS, much of the work performed by the Legislative Research Council occurs behind-the-scenes so that members of the Legislature can focus their efforts on public policymaking and representing the people of South Dakota;
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Action History

  1. H.J. 493

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 103 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (103)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HC 8018?
HC 8018 is sponsored by Ernie Otten (Republican) and Mike Derby (Republican).
What is the current status of HC 8018?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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