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HB 1102: Bid law timeline extension bill advances

Legislative committee members favored a bill expanding the bid process timeline.   House Bill 1102, which expands the period from 30 to 45 days for the opening of bids to the time the contract must be awarded, passed the House Local Government committee on a 12-1 vote on Tuesday (2/2).   “Thirty days is simply …

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HB 1090: Insurance pool audit bill passes House

A bill related to insurance pooling has passed the House and is headed for the Senate.   House Bill 1090, which requires certain statements and audits concerning insurance pooling arrangements to be filed with the Department of Legislative Audit, passed the House Commerce and Energy committee on 13-0 vote and the House on a vote of …

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HB 1032: Senate sends energy cost savings bill to Gov.

Through the House and now the Senate, on to the governor’s desk goes a bill at improving energy costs for building projects.   Members of the Senate Commerce and Energy committee initially passed HB 1032, which revises certain provisions regarding guaranteed energy savings contracts, on a 6-0 vote and the full Senate sent the bill on …

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Join us at 2016 ASBSD Legislative Day

ASBSD invites school board members and administrators from member districts to our 2016 Legislative Day on Tuesday, February 16.   ASBSD Legislative Day is a day of advocacy and action in support of public education and celebration of the service of our school board members as part of South Dakota School Board Recognition Week.     School …

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HB 1008: Amended version for restricted bathroom access bill passes House

An amended version of a bill restricting access to bathrooms and locker rooms for transgender students, which could have unknown legal ramifications for public schools, passed the House.   House Bill 1008, which separates bathrooms, locker rooms and shower rooms in public schools based on the biological sex of a student, passed the House State …

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HB 1056: Veterans’ preference clarification bill clears House

Legislation clarifying veterans’ preference language found favor from the House of Representatives.   House State Affairs members unanimously passed an amended version of House Bill 1056, which revises certain provisions relating to the veterans’ preference in employment, on Monday (1/25), with members of the House doing the same on Wednesday (1/27).   HB 1056’s sponsor, Rep. Fred …

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HB 1034: House favors local election ballots proposal bill

A bill that proposes a minor adjustment to local election ballots passed the House.   On 13-0 vote at Thursday’s (1/21) meeting, members of House Local Government committee passed House Bill 1034, which revises certain provisions concerning local government elections, and recommended it be placed on the House’s consent calendar. The House also passed the bill …

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HB 1032: Energy costs savings bill powers way to Senate

A bill aimed at improving energy costs for building projects powered its way through its first legislative chamber.   House Commerce and Energy members passed House Bill 1032 on a 12-0 vote on Wednesday (1/20). House members approved the bill the following day.   HB 1032 revises certain provisions regarding guaranteed energy savings contracts. During …

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ASBSD’s 2016 legislative resources

The 2016 legislative session begins Tuesday (Jan. 12) and ASBSD has you covered for coverage of the daily occurrences in the legislature.   Three ASBSD resources will help you keep up-to-date on the 91st legislative session and informed about ASBSD Bill Tracker ASBSD Blog Legislative Session Documents List of Legislative Cracker Barrels ASBSD Bill Tracker provides you …

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Policy Alert: policy adoption amended, among others

Policies of a school district, especially those negotiated with bargaining representatives for the protection of teachers, have the full force and effect of law, and legally bind the school district.     By Gerry Kaufman, ASBSD Director of Policy & Legal Services   ASBSD’s sample school policies have seen some updates recently.   ASBSD has …

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