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The main run of the 2018 South Dakota Legislative Session has ended but AARP South Dakota and our advocates continue to fight for and equip the 50+ in our state to live their best lives. Take a moment to review all of our work in South Dakota, and look forward to the year ahead.
Advocacy Wrap Up 2018
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW FROM THE 2018
SD LEGISLATIVE SESSION:
FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET: Includes pay increases for community support providers, teachers and state employees.
HOUSE BILL (HB) 1204 (The Uniform Power of Attorney Act)
DEFEATED IN COMMITTEE
SENATE BILL (SB) 56 (Property Tax Refund for Low-Income Seniors)
SIGNED INTO LAW
SENATE BILL (SB) 62 (Security Breach Notification Bill)
AMENDED; SIGNED INTO LAW
SENATE BILLS (SB) 35, 36, 37,38 (SD Retirement System Bills)
SIGNED INTO LAW
HOUSE BILL (HB) 1082, 1094 (Protection from Payday Lenders in SD)
AMENDED; SIGNED INTO LAW
HOUSE BILL (HB) 1141, 1142 (Government Activity Notification Regulations)
DEFERRED TO 41ST DAY
HOUSE BILL (HB) 1274 (Revenue for Nursing Facilities and Community Support Providers)
DEFEATED IN COMMITTEE
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