Legislative Leadership Press Conference | 2026-02-19

2026 Legislature SD · February 19, 2026

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Opening and welcome

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Sen. Jamie Smith opened the session, welcomed participants and framed the day as busy with bills being introduced and discussed; noted committee activity and legislative pace.

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Lawmakers discussed data center legislation and local control, a major Smithfield pork-processing plant announced for Sioux Falls, education funding proposals, and a House bill to limit solitary confinement for youth; several bills were noted as moving to committees or failing to advance.

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