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Senator  Craig Tieszen - 2012
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Prime Sponsor
BillBill Type1Bill2Title
HB 1076HB1076retain certain members of municipal governing bodies in office following the redistricting of municipal wards.
HB 1112HB1112prohibit any person who fails to file certain campaign finance documents to be a candidate for office.
HB 1181HB1181revise certain requirements concerning the qualifications of petition circulators.
SB 155SB155prohibit the employment of unauthorized aliens and to provide penalties therefor.
SB 156SB156establish strangulation as one element of the crime of aggravated assault.
SB 172SB172toll any conviction for operation of a boat while under the influence when calculating the number of offenses for enhancement of a driving under the influence charge.
Co Sponsor
BillBill Type1Bill2Title
HB 1052HB1052grant discretion to the court with regard to personal appearances in certain adoption appearances.
HB 1054HB1054amend certain provisions concerning Worker's Compensation.
HB 1055HB1055allow for joint physical custody orders after a court awards joint legal custody if in the best interest of the child.
HB 1056HB1056revise certain provisions of the South Dakota Business Corporations Act regarding the issuance of shares and cumulative voting for directors.
HB 1070HB1070revise certain provisions relating to the certificate of health requirement for the importation of animals.
HB 1073HB1073prohibit certain indemnity provisions in motor carrier transportation contracts.
HB 1077HB1077authorize municipalities to establish incidental accounts.
HB 1111HB1111revise certain provisions regarding the use of eminent domain by certain nongovernmental entities.
HB 1113HB1113prohibit the use of certain public resources to influence the outcome of elections.
HB 1114HB1114amend provision limiting the time used to determine if a violation is a third or subsequent offense.
HB 1115HB1115exempt certain contracts from the competitive bidding requirements for water user districts.
HB 1121HB1121amend rate stability provisions to include plant additions.
HB 1123HB1123establish the state employee work enhancement program to equalize the tuition rates paid by state employees.
HB 1129HB1129prohibit the use of certain handheld electronic wireless devices for electronic messaging while driving.
HB 1130HB1130revise the fee schedule for certain documents filed with the county register of deeds, to create a county and statewide fund for the purpose of modernizing and preserving records, and to distribute certain revenue.
HB 1131HB1131revise certain provisions relating to the posting of public notice for meetings of public bodies.
HB 1138HB1138declare that any person who maintains or provides roll-your-own cigarette machines at retail establishments are cigarette manufacturers.
HB 1147HB1147remove the individual liability of a school board member who authorizes the making of a void contract, check or registered warrant.
HB 1170HB1170include certain speeding offenses in the point system for traffic violations for the purposes of driver license records.
HB 1178HB1178revise certain provisions relating to the disposal of local government property.
HB 1188HB1188provide widows and widowers of certain veterans free or reduced fees for certain hunting and fishing licenses and admission to state parks and other facilities.
HB 1196HB1196revise certain provisions concerning lobbyists.
HB 1197HB1197exempt air ambulance services from sales and use taxes.
HB 1198HB1198revise the definition of firearm to include certain antique, muzzle-loading, and black powder weapons in certain circumstances.
HB 1200HB1200grant certain authority to municipalities and counties regarding outdoor advertising structures or signs.
HB 1204HB1204clarify certain rules of evidence to determine the value of services for which special damages may be awarded in health care malpractice cases.
HB 1206HB1206make an appropriation for emergency food assistance grants and to repeal the sales tax on food refund program.
HB 1208HB1208establish the South Dakota Early Learning Advisory Council.
HB 1219HB1219revise certain provisions relating to the process of collecting DNA upon arrest for a qualifying offense.
HB 1231HB1231provide that hydraulic fracturing is an acceptable recovery process in South Dakota.
HB 1238HB1238establish sanctions relating to the hiring of illegal aliens.
HC 1001HC1001Honoring and supporting the Scotland Kuchen Feier on the occasion of its third annual event.
HC 1002HC1002Recognizing and honoring the "Yellowboy" lever action repeating rifle.
HC 1003HC1003Commending and honoring the community of Delmont on its one hundred twenty-fifth birthday.
HC 1004HC1004Thanking and commending the Teach for America corps members who live and teach in South Dakota for their tremendous efforts in working to ensure that every child growing up in poverty receives an excellent education.
HC 1005HC1005Congratulating and honoring Rob Monson on his election as the 2011-2012 President of the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
HC 1006HC1006Honoring and commemorating the anniversary in 2012 of the fifty-fourth annual Schmeckfest in Freeman, South Dakota.
HC 1009HC1009Commending and honoring the 2011 Habitat for Humanity South Dakota Habitat Supporters of the Year.
HC 1013HC1013Commending and honoring those who served in the Korean War, on the sixtieth anniversary of the war's end.
HC 1014HC1014Commending and honoring Dennis Povondra, business manager at Bon Homme 4-2 School District, on his retirement after thirty-six years of exceptional service.
HC 1015HC1015Celebrating and honoring Tabor's Annual Czech Days Festivities on the occasion of its sixty-fourth anniversary on June 14, 15, 16, 2012.
HC 1017HC1017Honoring and commending the twenty-fifth annual Menno Pioneer Power Show.
HC 1018HC1018Honoring best-selling author, J.A. Jance.
HC 1022HC1022Honoring and commemorating Roger Nelson for his life-long commitment to sports in South Dakota.
HC 1023HC1023Commending and honoring Spc. Dennis Jensen who was killed on active duty in Afghanistan.
HC 1025HC1025Thanking and commending Sanford Health, the University of South Dakota, and the Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation for their tireless efforts to promote rural economic development in South Dakota by assisting rural South Dakota's nontraditional students as they complete their healthcare degrees through the Prairie Futures initiative.
HC 1048HC1048Acknowledging the nine sovereign Tribes within the borders of South Dakota and recognizing Governor Dennis Daugaard for his dedication to promoting a cooperative government-to-government relationship between the Tribes and the State of South Dakota.
HCR 1008HCR1008Recognizing the week of June 25 through June 29, 2012, as Ag Week in South Dakota.
HCR 1009HCR1009Urging the federal government to honor tribal identification cards.
HCR 1011HCR1011Requesting that a United States Navy submarine be named the USS South Dakota.
HCR 1018HCR1018Urging Congress to restore the impact aid program.
HJR 1001HJR1001Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to Article XVII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to corporations.
HJR 1009HJR1009Requesting appropriate action by the Congress, either acting by consent of two-thirds of both houses thereof or, upon the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, calling a constitutional convention therefor to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require, with certain exceptions, that the total of all federal appropriations may not exceed the total of all estimated federal revenues in any fiscal year.
SB 65SB65revise the list of products offered to consumers by motor vehicle dealers and sales finance companies.
SB 69SB69repeal the sunset provision on certain statutes relating to nursing homes on Indian reservations.
SB 72SB72regulate persons offering speech-language pathology to the public.
SB 74SB74require the direct billing of anatomic pathology services.
SB 85SB85revise the calculation of the small school adjustment in the state aid to education formula, and to provide for the distribution of certain funds to school districts.
SB 98SB98provide for a pilot program initiating two mathematics and science academies and to make an appropriation therefor.
SB 107SB107revise certain provisions regarding personalized motor vehicle license plates.
SB 113SB113provide for special motor vehicle license plates for recipients of the silver star medal, distinguished service cross, navy cross, air force cross, distinguished flying cross, bronze star medal with valor device, or the bronze star medal.
SB 114SB114designate the American bison as the state mascot.
SB 119SB119revise the Human Relations Act to allow certain discriminatory practices to be investigated by municipalities and counties.
SB 123SB123revise how the taxes are applied to rural electric companies.
SB 124SB124revise per student allocation for state aid to education, to revise the property tax levies for the general fund of school districts, and to revise certain provisions concerning state aid and local effort.
SB 125SB125require certain day care providers to mail notices of noncompliance.
SB 140SB140repeal certain provisions regarding glazing material on motorcycle windshields and wind deflectors.
SB 145SB145prohibit rebates and regulate contracts for residential roofing goods and services.
SB 148SB148revise certain provisions relating to battery committed against infants and unborn children.
SB 154SB154revise certain statutes pertaining to persons required to report child abuse and neglect.
SB 166SB166require evidence of financial responsibility at the time of vehicle registration, to provide for a motor vehicle insurance data base, and to provide for the administration thereof.
SB 174SB174increase the 911 emergency surcharge, to revise the collection and distribution of the surcharge revenue, to provide for point of sale collection of the prepaid wireless 911 emergency surcharge, and to provide funding for the upgrade of 911 emergency services.
SB 184SB184prohibit hiring discrimination on the basis of current employment status.
SB 185SB185provide an exception from the statutory requirements for persons taking steps towards self-employment and to allow them to collect unemployment compensation.
SB 189SB189provide a designation on certain nondriver identification cards, driver licenses, and permits that the card holders or licensees are honorably discharged veterans.
SC 1SC1Commending and honoring the 2010-2011 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota.
SC 7SC7Honoring Beth Mayrose of Salem, South Dakota Girls State Governor, and Jack Gordon of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Boys State Governor; and commending the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their sponsorship and coordination of the Girls State and Boys State programs.
SC 10SC10Congratulating and honoring the South Dakota National Guard, both current members and all those who have served previously, on the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the South Dakota National Guard on January 27, 2012.
SC 11SC11Recognizing the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Office of Legislative Affairs for its assistance to the State Legislature in carrying out the 2011 legislative redistricting process.
SC 13SC13Honoring the Pierre Junior Shooters BB Gun Team as National Champions.
SC 14SC14Congratulating Aberdeen, South Dakota, for its recognition as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People.
SC 17SC17Honoring Amy Shan of Madison as a recipient of the Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
SC 18SC18Acknowledging the Waverly-South Shore High School Football Team for winning the 2011 State 9B Football Championship.
SC 19SC19Congratulating the Deuel High School Girls Gymnastics Team for winning the 2012 State Class A Gymnastics Team Tournament.
SC 23SC23Honoring and commending the citizens of South Dakota for their exemplary response to the Missouri River Flood of 2011.
SC 27SC27Recognizing the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the reported death of Sacagawea in present day South Dakota.
SC 29SC29Recognizing the achievements of the South Dakota State University Women's and Men's Basketball Teams.
SCR 1SCR1Honoring the University of South Dakota on its one hundred fiftieth anniversary.
SCR 3SCR3Designating the month of November as COPD Awareness Month in the State of South Dakota.
SCR 4SCR4Supporting the concept and further development of South Dakota First, an initiative for success and development.
SCR 5SCR5Supporting and encouraging a 2012 interim study and thorough review of drainage laws in South Dakota.