South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 63 — establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 S.J. 392

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Larry Rhoden (Republican) on February 25, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

125 added · 99 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SB 63 establishes the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation. This new office is designed to oversee registered apprenticeship programs, which aim to help workers, especially those as young as 16, gain valuable skills and qualifications in various trades. By clearly defining terms like "apprentice" and "apprenticeable occupation," the bill aims to create a structured pathway for workforce development, making it easier for both employees and employers to understand and engage in apprenticeship opportunities. This is significant as it can enhance job readiness and support local industries by ensuring a skilled labor force.

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26.390.12 101st Legislative Session 63 South Dakota Legislature Senate Bill 63 Introduced by:
26.390.13 101st Legislative Session 63 South Dakota Legislature Senate Bill 63 ENROLLED AN A CT ENTITLED An Act to establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation.
The Chair of the Committee on Commerce and Energy at the request of the Department of Labor and Regulation An Act to establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation.
B E IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF S OUTH DAKOTA :
B E IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE S TATE OF S OUTH D AKOTA :
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26.390.13 2 63 (4) "Apprenticeship committee," the persons designated by the sponsor to administer the program.
26.390.12 2 63 (4) "Apprenticeship committee," the persons designated by the sponsor to administer the program.
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SB63 ENROLLED 26.390.13 3 63 The office is administered by the secretary of the department.
26.390.12 3 63 The office is administered by the secretary of the department.
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SB63 ENROLLED 26.390.13 4 63 An Act to establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation.
Received at this Executive Office I certify that the attached Act originated in this _____ day of _____________, the:
at ____________M.
Senate as Bill No.
63 By Secretary of the Senate for the Governor The attached Act is hereby approved this ________ day of President of the Senate ______________, A.D., 2026 Attest:
Governor Secretary of the Senate STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ss.
Office of the Secretary of State Speaker of the House Filed ____________, 2026 Attest:
at _________ o'clock __M.
Chief Clerk of the House Secretary of State Senate Bill No.
63 By File No.
____ Asst.
Secretary of State Chapter No.
______ SB63 ENROLLED
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 S.J. 392

  2. Delivered to the Governor on 2026-02-19 S.J. 308

  3. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 362

  4. Signed by the President S.J. 298

  5. House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 42, NAYS 23 H.J. 340

  6. Fiscal Note Requested , Passed, H.J. 250

  7. House of Representatives Deferred to another day , Passed, H.J. 240

  8. Commerce and Energy Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2

  9. Scheduled for hearing

  10. First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 136

  11. Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 3 S.J. 95

  12. Commerce and Energy Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0

  13. Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

  14. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 10

Sponsors

  • Commerce and Energy · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 27 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Commerce and Energy

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do Pass

Passed 42 Yea · 23 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 352305
Democratic 5000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 422305
% of votes cast 60%33%0%7%
How each member voted (70)
Member Party Vote
Kolbeck (Jack) — Yea
Van Diepen — Yea
Eric Emery Democratic Yea
Erik Muckey Democratic Yea
Erin Healy Democratic Yea
Kadyn Wittman Democratic Yea
Nicole Uhre-Balk Democratic Yea
Aaron Aylward Republican Nay
Al Novstrup Republican Yea
Amber Arlint Republican Yea
Bethany Soye Republican Not Voting
Bobbi Andera Republican Nay
Brandei Schaefbauer Republican Nay
Brian Mulder Republican Yea
Chris Kassin Republican Yea
Curt Massie Republican Yea
David Kull Republican Yea
Drew Peterson Republican Yea
Dylan Jordan Republican Nay
Greg Jamison Republican Yea
Heather Baxter Republican Nay
Jana Hunt Republican Nay
Jeff Bathke Republican Not Voting
Jessica Bahmuller Republican Yea
Jim Halverson Republican Yea
John Hughes Republican Yea
John Shubeck Republican Nay
John Sjaarda Republican Yea
Jon Hansen Republican Nay
Josephine Garcia Republican Nay
Julie Auch Republican Nay
Kaley Nolz Republican Yea
Karla Lems Republican Nay
Kathy Rice Republican Nay
Kent Roe Republican Yea
Keri Weems Republican Yea
Lana Greenfield Republican Yea
Leslie Heinemann Republican Yea
Liz May Republican Nay
Logan Manhart Republican Nay
Marty Overweg Republican Nay
Mary Fitzgerald Republican Yea
Matt Roby Republican Yea
Mellissa Heermann Republican Yea
Mike Derby Republican Yea
Mike Stevens Republican Yea
Mike Weisgram Republican Yea
Nick Fosness Republican Yea
Peri Pourier Republican Not Voting
Phil Jensen Republican Nay
Rebecca Reimer Republican Yea
Roger DeGroot Republican Yea
Scott Moore Republican Yea
Scott Odenbach Republican Nay
Spencer Gosch Republican Not Voting
Steve Duffy Republican Yea
Taylor Rehfeldt Republican Yea
Terri Jorgenson Republican Nay
Tesa Schwans Republican Nay
Tim Czmowski Republican Yea
Tim Goodwin Republican Nay
Tim Reisch Republican Yea
Tim Walburg Republican Yea
Tina Mulally Republican Not Voting
Tony Kayser Republican Nay
Tony Randolph Republican Nay
Travis Ismay Republican Nay
Trish Ladner Republican Yea
Will Mortenson Republican Yea
William Shorma Republican Yea

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Do Pass

Passed 11 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10200
Democratic 1000
Total 11200
% of votes cast 85%15%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Nicole Uhre-Balk Democratic Yea
Aaron Aylward Republican Nay
Drew Peterson Republican Yea
Jessica Bahmuller Republican Yea
Kaley Nolz Republican Yea
Karla Lems Republican Yea
Lana Greenfield Republican Yea
Mike Weisgram Republican Yea
Steve Duffy Republican Yea
Tesa Schwans Republican Yea
Tina Mulally Republican Nay
Tony Kayser Republican Yea
William Shorma Republican Yea

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Do Pass

Passed 31 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27301
Democratic 3000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 31301
% of votes cast 89%9%0%3%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Otten — Yea
Jamie Smith Democratic Yea
Liz Larson Democratic Yea
Red Dawn Foster Democratic Yea
Amber Hulse Republican Yea
Arch Beal Republican Not Voting
Brandon Wipf Republican Yea
Carl Perry Republican Yea
Casey Crabtree Republican Yea
Chris Karr Republican Yea
Curt Voight Republican Yea
Glen Vilhauer Republican Yea
Greg Blanc Republican Yea
Helene Duhamel Republican Yea
Jim Mehlhaff Republican Yea
John Carley Republican Nay
Joy Hohn Republican Yea
Kevin Jensen Republican Yea
Kyle Schoenfish Republican Yea
Larry Zikmund Republican Yea
Lauren Nelson Republican Yea
Mark Lapka Republican Yea
Michael Rohl Republican Yea
Mykala Voita Republican Yea
Paul Miskimins Republican Yea
Randy Deibert Republican Yea
Sam Marty Republican Yea
Stephanie Sauder Republican Yea
Steve Kolbeck Republican Yea
Sue Peterson Republican Yea
Sydney Davis Republican Yea
Taffy Howard Republican Nay
Tamara Grove Republican Yea
Tim Reed Republican Yea
Tom Pischke Republican Nay

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Subjects

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