South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 9 R · 2 D cosponsors

HC 8013 — recognizing the Agricultural Issues team of the West Central FFA chapter and celebrating their first-place victory in the state competition and their journey to nationals.

Last action — H.J. 417

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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 February 23, 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.

  • 11 sponsors

    11 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 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 redline updates to Bill HC 8013 expanded its introduction by adding more sponsors, including additional representatives and senators who support recognizing the West Central FFA chapter's achievements. This matter is important as it highlights broader legislative support for local educational groups and emphasizes the significance of agricultural education. The added details about the team's challenges and accomplishments underscore their hard work and dedication, which can inspire other students and programs in the state.

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26.1011.9 101st Legislative Session HC8013 South Dakota Legislature House Commemoration 8013 Introduced by:
House Commemoration 8013 Introduced by:
Representatives Soye and Schwans A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing the Agricultural Issues team of the West Central FFA chapter and celebrating their first-place victory in the state competition and their journey to nationals.
Representatives Soye, Emery, Heermann, Kolbeck (Jack), Moore, Muckey, Schwans, and Sjaarda and Senators Duhamel, Hohn, and Perry A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing the Agricultural Issues team of the West Central FFA chapter and celebrating their first-place victory in the state competition and their journey to nationals.
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Action History

  1. H.J. 417

Sponsors

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11 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 94 not signed on

Sponsors (11)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (94)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HC 8013?
HC 8013 is sponsored by John Sjaarda (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Scott Moore (Republican), Jack Kolbeck (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), Mellissa Heermann (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Helene Duhamel (Republican), and Bethany Soye (Republican).
What is the current status of HC 8013?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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