South Dakota legislation · 2025 Regular Session
South Dakota HB1067: Define the term "must."
Status: Passed both chambers, March 13, 2025
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to define the term "must.".
From the enrolled text:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to define the term "must." Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 2-14-2.1 be AMENDED: 2-14-2.1. As used in the South Dakota Codified Laws to direct any action: (1) The term "must" manifests a mandatory directive and does not confer any discretion in carrying out the action so directed; and (2) The term "shall" manifests a mandatory directive and does not confer any discretion in carrying out the action so directed. An Act to define the term "must." I certify that the attachedActoriginated in the:HouseasBillNo.1067Chief ClerkSpeaker of the HouseAttest:Chief ClerkPresident of the SenateAttest:Secretary of the SenateHouseBillNo.[ADDED: 1067]File No.____Chapter No.______ Received at this Executive Officethis_____day of_____________,2025at____________M.Byfor the GovernorThe attached Act is herebyapproved this________day of______________, A.D., 2025GovernorSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,ss.Office of the Secretary of StateFiled____________, 2025at_________o'clock__M.Secretary of StateByAsst. Secretary of State
Sponsors
- Tina Mulally (R, HD-035) · primary sponsor
- Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
- Lana Greenfield (R, HD-022)
- Jana Hunt (R, HD-028)
- Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
- Phil Jensen (R, SD-033)
- Tony Kayser (R, HD-014)
- Logan Manhart (R, HD-001)
- Carl Perry (R, SD-003)
- Tim Reed (R, HD-007)
- Kathy Rice (R, HD-029)
Votes
- Do Pass (February 27, 2025): 22 yea, 11 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 26, 2025): 7 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 27, 2025): 66 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 24, 2025): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1067?
- HB1067 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Define the term "must.".
- What does HB1067 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to define the term "must.".
- What is the status of HB1067?
- Passed both chambers as of March 13, 2025.
- Who sponsored HB1067?
- Tina Mulally (R, HD-035), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1067?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25939
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.