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Senator Roll, the prime sponsor, argued the measure would make state law consistent: \"I think we should have 1 age to gamble,\" he said, and moved an amendment to delay the effective date 12 months to give the Department of Revenue time to exhaust current ticket inventory. The Senate adopted the amendment (Amendment A) to make the bill effective July 1, 2026.

Opponents, including Senator Wheeler and Senator Carr, said the proposal unduly restricts the freedoms of 18- to 20-year-olds and questioned the policy need. Wheeler noted historical resistance in South Dakota to raising ages for legal activities absent federal mandates and raised logistical questions about winning tickets purchased before the effective date. Senator Carr said the change would be inconsistent with other adult responsibilities bestowed at 18.

After the amendment was adopted, the Senate proceeded to final passage; the bill failed on a roll call of 12 yeas to 23 nays. The Senate debate also recorded Department of Revenue concern about inventory value and implementation costs; Senator Roll put that figure on the record as roughly $1.5 million in current inventory but said the one-year delay was intended to ease implementation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Dakota Senate - Day 22","oneSentenceSummary","Senate Bill 203, which would have raised the minimum age to purchase a lottery ticket from 18 to 21, failed after senators adopted a one-year implementation delay amendment and then voted down final passage 12–23.","taxTitle","2025 Legislative SD, South Dakota","taxId",77845,"location","South Dakota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},7315802,"Senate approves law requiring state supervisors to report suspected crimes, nonreporting criminalized",1483,1723000,3206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2348018-e23037d16a4fc3a7ee458e43614da800&start=1723&end=3206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2348018-e23037d16a4fc3a7ee458e43614da800/thumbnail_1723000.jpg","/articles/7315802/South-Dakota/Senate-approves-law-requiring-state-supervisors-to-report-suspected-crimes-nonreporting-criminalized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/7315802-472c1a95469988994cf6deab0b492ada/orig.mp4?Expires=1776153208&Signature=XaZiE-mzCtZ-I1YNMvQbNN5Vr0Tk6xap4XtigrcZIEcpgh6ys2lsvNWFqr2yH~eTKYI9k3JgGVdcgbGS~OG7rksDKxWJpUBsWEdM6qjvPbZoilLwfr67jUpyFWbAwOlSS-KX8HLtGUbBPibqOT64dbMiqiV-0370vZlSa3VjjEtekkWac-TeJm86ulpt~rUqv3Apf4WoXNtY0LDOilq2YsBSvupwiZnkg9tOclCLQgYSX-QhKGUz1VVnd3nmOXFHaGJ-1vqNc1fmzCcKajSITiEBjMmTcTrkFYEtL09GdbaK-xNMQ1kOto6Dbww6HRmzgzsIWZSxuC6zAPmvVhkWSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 62 passed the South Dakota Senate after extended floor debate, creating a legal duty for state government supervisors to report crimes and improper governmental conduct to the attorney general and the auditor general and criminalizing knowing failures to report.

The bill, as explained on the floor by Senator Melhoff, requires supervisors in state government \"to report crimes and improper conduct to the attorney general and the auditor general when they learn about it,\" and makes a knowing failure to report a class 6 felony. \"This responsibility only applies to supervisors,\" Melhoff said, adding the intent is to promote confidence that managers are good stewards of taxpayer dollars.

Supporters said the measure strengthens oversight and encourages reports that allow proper investigation. Opponents sought multiple floor amendments to narrow language and to address concerns about scope; two notable amendments — 62D (cleanup changes proposed by Senator Wheeler) and 62E (reducing penalty severity, proposed by Senator Grove) — were offered and defeated on roll call. Wheeler described 62D as cleanup negotiated with the attorney general and governor's offices; Grove argued amendment 62E was needed to avoid imposing felony exposure on seasonal or young supervisors.

Final passage followed debate over scope and penalties. Senator Melhoff urged passage, noting committee hearings and proponent testimony; Senator Wheeler urged the body to decide the bill's language on substance rather than deferring to the House. After roll call, the Senate recorded 33 yeas and 2 nays and the president declared the bill passed.

Votes at a glance: Senate Bill 62 final passage — yeas: 33; nays: 2; outcome: approved. Amendment 62D — yeas: 14; nays: 21; outcome: failed. Amendment 62E — yeas: 13; nays: 22; outcome: failed.

The measure assigns reporting duties to supervisors and directs that reports be passed to the attorney general and auditor general for investigation; it does not expand reporting duties to rank-and-file employees. The Senate record shows the bill will now proceed to the other chamber.

Details about implementation (for example, training, reporting forms, and the informant protections referenced in related bills) were discussed but not specified in the text on the floor; proponents said the attorney general's office would be available to answer questions in later proceedings.","The South Dakota Senate passed Senate Bill 62, creating a duty for state supervisors to report suspected crimes and improper governmental conduct to the attorney general and auditor general and making knowing failure to report a class 6 felony.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},7315800,"Senate rejects bill to standardize Oceti Sakowin essential understandings across public schools",1565,4706000,6271000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2348018-e23037d16a4fc3a7ee458e43614da800&start=4706&end=6271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2348018-e23037d16a4fc3a7ee458e43614da800/thumbnail_4706000.jpg","/articles/7315800/South-Dakota/Senate-rejects-bill-to-standardize-Oceti-Sakowin-essential-understandings-across-public-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/7315800-32ceb3fed7fed790d7a6d32770bdba7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776153208&Signature=ImlL2083KOFRfzX8UnCaO9gWs5bk08psSdtpY4uS-3aLQr3TVmuAAUfRoxosL3DXIwypyjaoKdiB43e1poGuHFVLeJshiIytTZoYj~DbwQ7iSfhA58fhuQvkDuyHW4bCg005anuzoHE94u0b3nYp-Ab8SLpe2MyHLL~0FOPmI~7VH8dnXCOoiEbI5ux1AK~LwBAcdtPgBsGJFfyW77mqMDonnIIY6GzIylpAdprxS88U8AvJoiFajYeqGsFMOmmDIWVZBLzFur8-ydzSAxejKnpN8Ud85OE76YPeBrjtGD02qkhsz22V6va9-MYkpMaNxPS2Y~6SRwSUpPiJUH0Zww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 196, which would have directed the South Dakota Board of Education to incorporate the Oceti Sakowin essential understandings into public-school standards and to consult the Indian Education Advisory Council and tribal education directors, failed on the floor following debate.

Senator Grove, sponsor of SB196, described the bill as an effort to make instruction about tribal history and culture consistent statewide. Grove presented survey results she said showed growing educator interest and cited coordination efforts between the Department of Education, Department of Tribal Relations and tribal education directors. \"Why should a student's access to history depend upon their zip code?\" Grove asked.

Opponents argued the content is already integrated into social studies standards and that the Department of Education lacks the teacher capacity to treat the Oceti standards as a separate mandated program. Senator Carly read Department of Education comments into the record saying the state requires instruction in four mandated areas (reading, mathematics, science and social studies) and that the department had already integrated many Oceti standards into social studies. \"Passing this bill would be a big mistake,\" Carly said, quoting the Department of Education secretary's written concerns about implementation and accreditation impacts.

Supporters said the amended bill provides a consultative process and tools to standardize material teachers want to use; several senators argued it could improve outcomes for Native students by reflecting their cultures in instruction.

The Senate rejected the bill 7 yeas to 28 nays. The transcript shows proponents urged collaborative, incremental standardization through the Board's existing revision process; opponents said the content already exists in social studies standards and that mandating additional requirements could create accreditation and staffing issues.","Senate Bill 196, which would have directed the South Dakota Board of Education to incorporate the Oceti Sakowin essential understandings into standards and to consult with tribal education leaders, failed 7–28.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},7315793,"Senate defeats bill to raise per-establishment video lottery machine cap from 10 to 15",389,8720000,9109000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2348018-e23037d16a4fc3a7ee458e43614da800&start=8720&end=9109","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2348018-e23037d16a4fc3a7ee458e43614da800/thumbnail_8720000.jpg","/articles/7315793/South-Dakota/Senate-defeats-bill-to-raise-per-establishment-video-lottery-machine-cap-from-10-to-15","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/7315793-358059aba1fd0d86e68ecfede4e5b42f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776153208&Signature=LpvK1E5LUEGVorgfCX9R7LgGRToECbg6Qu0FIWRqsh0HHkj7E8DskdaiIZDCNzaLyc3SVGe2dIKpjnyX-dbthiZhu47YoHfOgP9TpuUBflY~DHOmxp-9dUIb62keMXSbwh7zDb0nm0GwsHJfKJv1Gv0BnGc6eLl8okHx1N2T2uEtPZNE8Adaj-JHqoG~6zdtNK5aK4NTTjlNRHOLzwrT7AZdEqRq9OwCpnxiExy-6Nl7MakkbkFaOYcwS98b7hhTDnI7mUXEyE3HRXjSBt2UsNIBhFrkEWDkaGteTp0~pmozzOtAyvLHK6NzDuTM~QonDPajBnw4M9otJrFgkiCMRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 205, which would have permitted licensed establishments to operate up to 15 video lottery machines instead of the current 10, failed in the Senate after floor debate.

Senator Shanefisch introduced the measure on behalf of beverage dealers and gaming associations, saying the cap dates from 1989 and businesses need flexibility. She noted about 1,415 licenses exist and roughly 11,000 machines are currently deployed; the statutory cap allows more machines in theory than are presently installed.

Opponents, led on the floor by Senator Perry, said a 50% increase in machine capacity would expand gambling opportunities and disproportionately affect low-income communities. Perry urged the Senate to \"take care of our poorest people\" and avoid policies that increase gambling exposure.

Supporters responded that business owners bear costs for machines and staffing and that allowing more machines is a pro-business policy. After debate, the roll call showed 15 yeas and 20 nays and the bill was defeated.","Senate Bill 205, which would have allowed up to 15 video lottery machines per licensed establishment (up from 10), failed on final passage 15–20 after supporters emphasized business flexibility and opponents warned of increased gambling harms.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},7315787,"Senate passes bill requiring schools to accept cash at affiliated events",1145,8031000,9176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2348018-e23037d16a4fc3a7ee458e43614da800&start=8031&end=9176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2348018-e23037d16a4fc3a7ee458e43614da800/thumbnail_8031000.jpg","/articles/7315787/South-Dakota/Senate-passes-bill-requiring-schools-to-accept-cash-at-affiliated-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/7315787-11f170a424d8510bf4dd014e1f9fec18/orig.mp4?Expires=1776153208&Signature=RB5yEADnwisiu4pmuz~NqWPmXofohNTqYYgp2QEPyl0iLIIISxdsHafm1W8r8R~i-5Y5-Vd5m7XamboaZ-OAM8kgo6abWepC8qoR~Y-KyDvMFuBc8r0KAY6Gbumgco5jNy3W50-BTBKzayJLXsZVEEWs213HvU43F1e0MyWdZcJNDI5bbrF9CBvOLO2mu~TZzkN2rHCrKNhkaBuAr-nHWf2WRwE33YzWWlTNLddBfWzgfg9Z4OBLChml8aZfrLX60V5sVHpk55k-BIJ1m7Oee0Kaf6yvl2Qw4wU1pUYFGB2FYkbzj1fYEMX8yGOSsRBkBHRy4NcRW7TbNaQmIRKelQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 219 passed the South Dakota Senate in a 19–16 vote, requiring public schools to accept cash payments for admission to school-affiliated events.

Sponsor Senator Blanc framed the bill as a fairness and access measure, describing a hypothetical parent turned away from a school musical because the event only accepted digital payments. \"A child is starring in the school's presentation ... it's minutes before the curtain goes up, a single mom makes it to the musical just in time ... and the poor kid cashier has to say to the mom, you can't come in ... because you don't have a credit card,\" Blanc said.

Supporters stressed that accepting cash prevents exclusion of low-income families and people who prefer not to use digital payment methods; Blanc also said transaction fees on electronic payments (which she described as 7–20%) can reduce receipts for schools. Opponents argued the bill improperly overrides local control and cited safety and embezzlement concerns around handling cash at large events. Senator Smith, who said he has worked gate duty, said local solutions already exist and urged the Senate to trust local districts.

Senators discussed the practicalities: some districts and the activities association said they already offer both cash and electronic options; the bill's supporters said more districts were moving toward cashless systems and cited news coverage and constituent complaints about a Sioux Falls School District policy. On final passage the roll call was 19 yeas, 16 nays and the president declared the bill passed.

The law will require schools to accept cash for admission to school-affiliated events; details about implementation (for example, consolidation of cash gates or reconciliation procedures) were not specified on the floor and will be handled administratively by local districts.","Senate Bill 219, which requires public schools to accept cash payments for admission to school-affiliated events, passed 19–16 after debate about local control, equity, and operational concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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