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

HC 8028 — Honoring the accomplishments of Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

Last action — H.J. 517

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    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.

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Odds of enactment

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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

26 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HC 8028 adds the names of several additional legislators who are sponsoring the bill, specifically Representatives Pourier, Emery, Gosch, Moore, Muckey, Novstrup, and Shorma, along with Senators Foster, Duhamel, and Perry. This inclusion enhances the bill's support by showing bipartisan acknowledgment of Marvin Richard III's achievements as a distinguished athlete from Pine Ridge. Recognizing Marvin not only honors his individual accomplishments but also sheds light on the importance of Native American representation in high school athletics, which can inspire future athletes within those communities.

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26.1046.17 101st Legislative Session HC8028 South Dakota Legislature House Commemoration 8028 Introduced by:
House Commemoration 8028 Introduced by:
Representative Pourier A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION Honoring the accomplishments of Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
Representatives Pourier,Emery, Gosch, Moore, Muckey, Novstrup, and Shorma and Senators Foster, Duhamel, and Perry A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION Honoring the accomplishments of Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
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Action History

  1. H.J. 517

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (95)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HC 8028?
HC 8028 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 8028?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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