South Dakota State Senator

Joy Hohn 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

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.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB220

Introduced
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  
Report Pass
2/24/26  
Report Pass
2/26/26  
Engrossed
3/2/26  
Authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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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.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB218

Introduced
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  
Report Pass
2/17/26  
Provide for the establishment of charter schools.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1275

Introduced
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  
Report Pass
2/18/26  
Engrossed
2/20/26  
Create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.