State of South Dakota

South Dakota Legislature

2012 Session Legislator Bills Sponsored

Detail Committees Bills Hearings

Senator Eldon Nygaard

Prime Sponsor

Bill Title
SB 142 impose the sales tax on the gross receipts derived from renting mini-storage units, self-storage units, or storage space and the use tax on the use of mini-storage units, self-storage units, or storage space.
SB 143 increase the number of allowable nonresident waterfowl hunting days.
SCR 1 Honoring the University of South Dakota on its one hundred fiftieth anniversary.
HB 1052 grant discretion to the court with regard to personal appearances in certain adoption appearances.
HB 1059 revise Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, to make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.
HB 1069 increase the amount of income and principal of a perpetual fund used to maintain a cemetery.
HB 1091 revise the issuance of temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.
HB 1092 authorize the sale of nonresident duck hunting licenses in certain counties.
HB 1115 exempt certain contracts from the competitive bidding requirements for water user districts.
HB 1129 prohibit the use of certain handheld electronic wireless devices for electronic messaging while driving.
HB 1203 revise auditing requirements for water development districts.
HB 1205 exempt federal veterans' disability benefits from certain support obligations and other claims.
HB 1218 rescind the statute of limitations for any civil cause of action arising out of childhood sexual abuse.
HC 1007 Commending and honoring James Swan, United Urban Warrior Society.
HC 1010 Commending and honoring the Parker State Class B Boys' Cross Country Champions.
HC 1026 Commending and honoring Specialist Tyler Eissler for his selection as the South Dakota Army National Guard Soldier of the Year.
HC 1027 Commending and honoring Sergeant James Dvorak for his selection as the South Dakota Army National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.
HC 1028 Commending and honoring Technical Sergeant Scott A. Richardson for his selection as the South Dakota Air National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.
HC 1030 Commending and honoring Captain Chris Long for his selection as South Dakota Army National Guard Lieutenant of the Year.
HC 1033 Commending and honoring Chief Warrant Officer Three Brian Maschino for his selection as the South Dakota Army National Guard Warrant Officer of the Year.

Co Sponsor

Bill Title
SB 62 allow certain alcoholic beverage licensees to charge a corkage fee for serving wine supplied by customers and to allow customers to remove a partially consumed bottle of wine from certain alcoholic beverage licensees.
SB 69 repeal the sunset provision on certain statutes relating to nursing homes on Indian reservations.
SB 73 repeal the provisions regarding the assessment of real property located in a floodplain.
SB 78 allow an arrest to be expunged when the criminal case is dismissed.
SB 87 allow military spouses to receive unemployment compensation if they leave their jobs due to a spouse's military transfer.
SB 95 modify distributions from the wind energy tax fund.
SB 100 modify the ethanol production incentive payment to include qualified producers of biobutanol.
SB 103 revise the procedure for cooperatives giving notice to persons whose records are missing regarding ownership of securities, apportionment of equity interest, money, or property.
SB 110 increase the maximum occupational tax that may be imposed on transient guests for business improvement districts.
SB 115 implement the regulation of insurance coverage for portable electronic devices.
SB 117 require that certain heliports be approved by the South Dakota Aeronautics Commission.
SB 118 revise certain documentation requirements for obtaining an operator's license.
SB 123 revise how the taxes are applied to rural electric companies.
SB 124 revise per student allocation for state aid to education, to revise the property tax levies for the general fund of school districts, and to revise certain provisions concerning state aid and local effort.
SB 125 require certain day care providers to mail notices of noncompliance.
SB 140 repeal certain provisions regarding glazing material on motorcycle windshields and wind deflectors.
SB 141 revise the legal definition of the term, domestic abuse.
SB 157 revise certain provisions relating to outdoor advertising signs.
SB 158 create an exception to the loan or credit limitations of state chartered banks.
SB 171 provide for a runoff election under certain circumstances when errors have been made to the ballot printing or by the person in charge of the election.
SB 182 revise certain provisions concerning tax incremental districts.
SB 183 establish the elements of the offense of juvenile sexting and to provide a penalty therefor.
SB 185 provide an exception from the statutory requirements for persons taking steps towards self-employment and to allow them to collect unemployment compensation.
SC 7 Honoring Beth Mayrose of Salem, South Dakota Girls State Governor, and Jack Gordon of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Boys State Governor; and commending the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their sponsorship and coordination of the Girls State and Boys State programs.
SC 10 Congratulating and honoring the South Dakota National Guard, both current members and all those who have served previously, on the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the South Dakota National Guard on January 27, 2012.
SC 14 Congratulating Aberdeen, South Dakota, for its recognition as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People.
SC 21 Congratulating and commending Wyatt DeJong of Winner, South Dakota, and the Winner FFA Chapter for his outstanding year as the 2010-2011 National FFA Central Region Vice President.
SC 23 Honoring and commending the citizens of South Dakota for their exemplary response to the Missouri River Flood of 2011.
SC 29 Recognizing the achievements of the South Dakota State University Women's and Men's Basketball Teams.
SCR 4 Supporting the concept and further development of South Dakota First, an initiative for success and development.
SCR 5 Supporting and encouraging a 2012 interim study and thorough review of drainage laws in South Dakota.
HB 1067 guarantee an employee's right to secure a physician and other medical services of their choosing for care under a worker's compensation claim.
HB 1071 increase the benefits that the Insurance Guarantee Association may become obligated to cover for annuities, to provide for retroactive application, and to declare an emergency.
HB 1094 require the filing of certain documents relating to the vacation, location, or changing of highways with the register of deeds.
HB 1095 revise the procedure for the discharge of civil judgments against a person who has received a discharge of debt pursuant to the United States Code, Title 11.
HB 1122 revise certain provisions relating to the vacation, change, or location of highways.
HB 1146 increase the personal property and annuity payments exempt from process, levy, or sale.
HB 1147 remove the individual liability of a school board member who authorizes the making of a void contract, check or registered warrant.
HB 1161 repeal the reduction in state aid to general education funding for any school district that receives proceeds from the Commission on Gaming.
HB 1177 establish provisions to exempt breastfeeding mothers or new parents from jury duty.
HB 1208 establish the South Dakota Early Learning Advisory Council.
HB 1213 revise certain provisions regarding liability for torts and product identification requirements.
HC 1003 Commending and honoring the community of Delmont on its one hundred twenty-fifth birthday.
HC 1013 Commending and honoring those who served in the Korean War, on the sixtieth anniversary of the war's end.
HC 1021 Commending and honoring the VFW Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen, and Teachers of the Year award winners of 2012.
HC 1022 Honoring and commemorating Roger Nelson for his life-long commitment to sports in South Dakota.
HC 1029 Commending and honoring Master Sergeant Adam J. Punt for his selection as the South Dakota Air National Guard Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.
HC 1031 Commending and honoring Master Sgt. Lisa G. Eisenhauer for her selection as the South Dakota Air National Guard Honor Guard Member of the Year.
HC 1032 Commending and honoring SrA Brittnie B. Bunkers for her selection as the South Dakota Air National Guard Airman of the Year.
HC 1034 Commending and honoring Master Sergeant Kenneth A. Grunewaldt for his selection as the South Dakota Air National Guard First Sergeant of the Year.
HC 1042 Honoring the Canton High School wrestling program.
HCR 1008 Recognizing the week of June 25 through June 29, 2012, as Ag Week in South Dakota.
HCR 1009 Urging the federal government to honor tribal identification cards.
HCR 1011 Requesting that a United States Navy submarine be named the USS South Dakota.
HCR 1014 Urging the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to reconsider its proposed closure of certain VA facilities in Hot Springs.
HCR 1018 Urging Congress to restore the impact aid program.