South Dakota State Senator

Joy Hohn 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SJR508

Introduced
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  
Report Pass
2/23/26  
Engrossed
2/24/26  
Refer
2/25/26  
Report Pass
3/2/26  
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HC8007

Recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrating Scouting America for one hundred sixteen years of service to American youth.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HC8013

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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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB132

Introduced
1/26/26  
Refer
1/27/26  
Report Pass
2/4/26  
Engrossed
2/9/26  
Refer
2/10/26  
Report Pass
2/25/26  
Enrolled
3/3/26  
Modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB131

Introduced
1/26/26  
Refer
1/27/26  
Report Pass
2/4/26  
Engrossed
2/6/26  
Refer
2/9/26  
Report Pass
2/25/26  
Enrolled
3/3/26  
Revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB135

Introduced
1/27/26  
Refer
1/27/26  
Report Pass
2/18/26  
Engrossed
2/20/26  
Refer
2/23/26  
Report Pass
3/2/26  
Enrolled
3/5/26  
Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1140

Introduced
1/27/26  
Refer
1/27/26  
Report Pass
2/20/26  
Engrossed
2/24/26  
Refer
2/25/26  
Report Pass
3/5/26  
Enrolled
3/9/26  
Permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1194

Introduced
1/29/26  
Refer
1/29/26  
Report Pass
2/9/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/12/26  
Report Pass
2/24/26  
Enrolled
3/2/26  
Clarify authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours for certain out-of-state licensure applicants, and to require the commission to promulgate rules therefor.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB183

Introduced
1/29/26  
Refer
1/29/26  
Report Pass
2/11/26  
Engrossed
2/17/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
Modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1246

Introduced
2/2/26  
Refer
2/2/26  
Report Pass
2/18/26  
Prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB126

Introduced
1/26/26  
Refer
1/26/26  
Report Pass
2/11/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
Refer
2/19/26  
Increase the amount of value exempt from property taxes under a tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1173

Introduced
1/28/26  
Refer
1/28/26  
Report Pass
2/11/26  
Engrossed
2/17/26  
Require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB173

Introduced
1/29/26  
Extend the motor vehicle and motorcycle licensing fee available to a veteran with a disability to the spouse of a veteran with a disability.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB179

Introduced
1/29/26  
Refer
1/29/26  
Report Pass
2/12/26  
Engrossed
2/17/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
Report Pass
3/4/26  
Enrolled
3/5/26  
Permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SCR606

Introduced
1/29/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Enrolled
2/24/26  
Encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River.