John Hughes

Sponsored bills

• HB1313: require education in prenatal human growth and development.
• HB1300: except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.
• HB1274: prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor. (primary sponsor)
• HB1140: 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. (primary sponsor)
• HB1108: require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
• HB1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
• SB88: clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.
• HB1197: revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings. (primary sponsor)
• HB1173: require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and p (primary sponsor)
• HB1275: create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor. (primary sponsor)
• HB1261: provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund.
• HB1246: prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers. (primary sponsor)
• HB1217: limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to (primary sponsor)
• HB1064: provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.
• HB1218: create a new class of nonagricultural property for purposes of taxation, and to provide a penalty therefor. (primary sponsor)
• HB1117: modify provisions of a report required by the Governor's Office of Economic Development on certain awards and grants.
• HB1055: update the official code of laws. (primary sponsor)
• SB2: provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.
• SB12: provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.
• HB1109: allow for the expungement of records pertinent to dismissed protection order cases.