South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 4 D · 4 R cosponsors

SC 816 — celebrating Generations Indigenous Ways and its impact.

Last action — S.J. 449

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

28 added · 33 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SC 816 has added sponsors, specifically naming several Senators and Representatives who support the bill. This change highlights broader legislative backing for the commemoration of Generations Indigenous Ways, emphasizing its significance in promoting Native American youth empowerment and cultural preservation. By specifying the sponsors, it also shows that this initiative has garnered support from multiple sectors of the legislature, which can help strengthen the bill’s chances of passing and foster greater community engagement.

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26.998.9 101st Legislative Session SC816 South Dakota Legislature Senate Commemoration 816 Introduced by:
Senate Commemoration 816 Introduced by:
Senator Foster A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION celebrating Generations Indigenous Ways and its impact.
Senators Foster, Duhamel, and Perry and Representatives Emery, Moore, Muckey, Pourier, and Wittman A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION celebrating Generations Indigenous Ways and its impact.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Generations Indigenous Ways is to be commended for its visionary Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Generations Indigenous Ways is to be commended for its visionary leadership, tireless dedication, and lasting contributions to the education, cultural continuity, and empowerment of our Lakota youth.
26.998.9 2 SC816 leadership, tireless dedication, and lasting contributions to the education, cultural continuity, and empowerment of our Lakota youth.
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Action History

  1. S.J. 449

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 97 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (97)

97 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SC 816?
SC 816 is sponsored by Kadyn Wittman (Democratic), Peri Pourier (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Scott Moore (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Helene Duhamel (Republican), and Red Dawn Foster (Democratic).
What is the current status of SC 816?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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