South Dakota HC8007: recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrating Scouting America for one hundred sixteen years of service to Ame

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, February 19, 2026:

2026 House Commemoration 8007 - SD Legislature recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrating Scouting America for one hundred sixteen years of service to American youth. South Dakota Legislature House Commemoration 8007 Introduced by: Representatives Soye, Emery, Jordan, Muckey, Reisch, Rice, and Schwans and Senators Duhamel, Hohn, Perry, and Zikmund A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrating Scouting America for one hundred sixteen years of service to American youth. WHEREAS, Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, was founded in 1910 and chartered by Congress with a mission to prepare young people for lives of impact and purpose through character development, citizenship, and leadership; and WHEREAS, Scouting America invites every youth to a safe and fun environment to learn, explore, and grow; and WHEREAS, for one hundred sixteen years, Scouting America has impacted the lives of more than one hundred thirty million young men and women by fostering personal growth, responsibility, and service to others; and WHEREAS, Scouting America remains dedicated to empowering boys, girls, and families of South Dakota, and helping them achieve their full potential and become responsible, engaged citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Scouting America is celebrated for its one hundred sixteen years …

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Sponsors

• Bethany Soye (R, HD-009) · primary sponsor
• Helene Duhamel (R, SD-032)
• Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
• Joy Hohn (R, SD-009)
• Dylan Jordan (R, HD-004)
• Erik Muckey (D, HD-015)
• Carl Perry (R, 03)
• Tim Reisch (R, HD-008)
• Kathy Rice (R, HD-029)
• Tesa Schwans (R, HD-009)
• Larry Zikmund (R, 14)

Latest actions

1. February 5, 2026: Commemorations

Common questions

What is HC8007?

HC8007 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrating Scouting America for one hundred sixteen years of service to Ame.

What does HC8007 do?

recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrating Scouting America for one hundred sixteen years of service to American youth.

What is the status of HC8007?

Introduced as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: Commemorations (February 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HC8007?

Bethany Soye (R, HD-009), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HC8007?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27227