South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 7 R · 3 D cosponsors

HC 8022 — recognizing the achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service of Cecelia Fire Thunder.

Last action — H.J. 517

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 04, 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.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HC 8022 includes a wider range of sponsors, adding several representatives and senators to acknowledge the importance of honoring Cecelia Fire Thunder. Additionally, the language remains unchanged regarding her contributions and achievements. This matters because it reflects greater legislative support and acknowledges the significance of her work within both Indigenous and state communities. Recognizing her leadership can inspire future generations and highlight the importance of representation in governance.

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26.1042.11 101st Legislative Session HC8022 South Dakota Legislature House Commemoration 8022 Introduced by:
House Commemoration 8022 Introduced by:
Representative Pourier A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing the achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service of Cecelia Fire Thunder.
Representatives Pourier,Emery, Gosch, Moore, Muckey, Novstrup, and Shorma and Senators Foster, Duhamel, and Perry A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing the achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service of Cecelia Fire Thunder.
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Action History

  1. H.J. 517

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 95 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (95)

95 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HC 8022?
HC 8022 is sponsored by William Shorma (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Scott Moore (Republican), Spencer Gosch (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Helene Duhamel (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican), and Red Dawn Foster (Democratic).
What is the current status of HC 8022?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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