Kathy Rice

Sponsored bills

• SB175: require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.
• SB137: establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.
• SB132: modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.
• SB131: revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.
• HB1313: require education in prenatal human growth and development.
• HB1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs.
• HB1184: define man and woman throughout the state.
• 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.
• SB176: amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.
• HB1102: reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports.
• HB1209: require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
• HB1323: modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.
• SB87: clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.
• SB81: clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.
• HB1241: modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements
• HB1169: classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance and establish permissible uses.
• HB1101: prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on an individual's status as a living organ donor.
• HB1197: revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.
• HB1056: require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
• HB1173: require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and p