Ernie Otten

honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.

celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the creation of the Legislative Research Council.

recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.

make an appropriation for a fire management officer position within the Department of Public Safety.

commending and honoring the 2024-2025 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Watertown, School Superintendent; Bo Beck, Aberdeen, Middle School Principal; Connie Alspach, Dupree, School Business Official; Jay Swatek, Tea, Elementary School Principal; Kelly Messmer, Harding County, Secondary School Principal; Sherri Nelson, Brandon Valley, Curriculum Leader; and Monica Waltman, Douglas, Director of Special Education.

commending and honoring the 2025-2026 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: David Olson, Meade, Middle School Principal; Kendra Becker, Redfield, Secondary School Principal; Richie Hutchinson, Sioux Falls, Assistant Middle School Principal; and Kay Bass, Harrisburg, Assistant Secondary School Principal.

create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.

transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.

make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.

celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.

adjust a limit on the percentage increase in revenue payable from property taxes.

recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.

honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.

authorize the recall of county commissioners.

provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.

Commending and honoring the Tea Area School Board as the Associated School Boards of South Dakota 2024 Outstanding School Board award recipient.

clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.

reduce the amount of net receipts of unclaimed property deposited into the general fund.