South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 10 R · 2 D cosponsors

HC 8012 — recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.

Last action — H.J. 343

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    12 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The bill has been amended to expand the recognition of Captain Royce Williams by including the names of additional legislators who are sponsoring it. This change highlights a broader legislative support for honoring Captain Williams' exemplary military service and bravery during a historic air combat in 1952. Recognizing his achievements through this commemorative resolution not only pays tribute to his heroism but also serves to raise awareness about an important chapter in military history.

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26.1012.9 101st Legislative Session HC8012 South Dakota Legislature House Commemoration 8012 Introduced by:
House Commemoration 8012 Introduced by:
Representative Goodwin A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.
Representatives Goodwin, Baxter, Emery, Massie, Muckey, and Van Diepen and Senators Duhamel, Howard, Otten, Perry, Reed, and Zikmund A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.
and WHEREAS, in December, 2025, the Secretary of the Navy recommended upgrading Captain Williams' military decoration to the Medal of Honor, and the President of the United Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
and WHEREAS, in December, 2025, the Secretary of the Navy recommended upgrading Captain Williams' military decoration to the Medal of Honor, and the President of the United States personally called to inform Captain Royce Williams of his intent to award him the nation's highest honor for courage in the face of the enemy;
26.1012.9 2 HC8012 States personally called to inform Captain Royce Williams of his intent to award him the nation's highest honor for courage in the face of the enemy;
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Action History

  1. H.J. 343

Sponsors

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12 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 93 not signed on

Sponsors (12)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (93)

93 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HC 8012?
HC 8012 is sponsored by Larry Zikmund (Republican), Tim Reed (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Ernie Otten (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Curt Massie (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Helene Duhamel (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), and Kevin Van Diepen (Republican).
What is the current status of HC 8012?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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