South Dakota SB143: Modify the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to modify the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to modify the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 1-57-2 be AMENDED: 1-57-2. The South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission consists of: (1) Two members of the Senate, appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate; (2) Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of the House; (3) A representative of a private sector association headquartered in this state and focused on the promotion of international trade, appointed by the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council; (4) An officer of the Executive Branch, appointed by the Governor; (5) A representative of a South Dakota private industry, appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate; and (6) A representative of a South Dakota private industry, appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives. Each appointed member shall serve for a term of two years and may be reappointed without limit. If a position becomes vacant, the position must be filled, for the duration of the term, in the same manner as the original appointment. Section 2. That § 1-57-3 be AMENDED: 1-57-3. The Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council shall provide administrative services to the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission. …

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Sponsors

• Chris Karr (R, SD-011) · primary sponsor
• Julie Auch (R, HD-018)
• Jessica Bahmuller (R, HD-019)
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008)
• Randy Deibert (R, SD-031)
• Steve Duffy (R, HD-032)
• Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
• Red Foster (D, SD-027)
• Erin Healy (D, HD-010)
• Elizabeth May (R, HD-027)
• Erik Muckey (D, HD-015)

Votes

• Do Pass (March 6, 2025): 63 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Do Pass (March 5, 2025): 12 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 11, 2025): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 7, 2025): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB143?

SB143 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Modify the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission.

What does SB143 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to modify the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission.

What is the status of SB143?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2025.

Who sponsored SB143?

Chris Karr (R, SD-011), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB143?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26161