South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 6 R · 2 D cosponsors

SC 820 — honoring Dr. Margaret Becker as the recipient of the 2025 Copic Humanitarian Award.

Last action — S.J. 471

  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 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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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 (6 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised bill now includes additional details such as the names of the senators and representatives who introduced the legislation, emphasizing their support for honoring Dr. Margaret Becker. It recognizes her significant contributions as a physician and medical director while highlighting that she has chosen to direct the accompanying $10,000 award to the Good Shepherd Free Clinic. These changes make it clear who is advocating for Dr. Becker and underscore the impact of her work, enhancing the importance of her humanitarian efforts in the community.

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26.1050.9 101st Legislative Session SC820 South Dakota Legislature Senate Commemoration 820 Introduced by:
Senate Commemoration 820 Introduced by:
Senator Deibert A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION honoring Dr.
Senators Deibert, Crabtree, Duhamel, and Perry and Representatives Emery, Fitzgerald, Moore, and Muckey A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION honoring Dr.
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Action History

  1. S.J. 471

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 820?
SC 820 is sponsored by Carl Perry (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Scott Moore (Republican), Mary Fitzgerald (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Helene Duhamel (Republican), Casey Crabtree (Republican), and Randy Deibert (Republican).
What is the current status of SC 820?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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