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South Dakota Legislature adopts concurrent resolution supporting National Blood Donor Month in January

Original title: supporting January as National Blood Donor Month.

Last action · January 26, 2026: Concurred in ResolutionSponsor: Mike Derby

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What This Bill Would Do

The South Dakota Legislature officially recognizes January as National Blood Donor Month, urging residents to donate blood and local organizations to sponsor community blood drives.

Why it matters

Changes only the state's official observance and public appeals; no funding, mandates, or service changes are enacted.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

South Dakota citizens

Citizens are encouraged by the state legislature to celebrate blood donation and donate regularly.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does House Concurrent Resolution 6005 require anyone to donate blood?
No, the resolution urges and encourages eligible citizens and organizations to participate, but does not impose any legal mandates or requirements.

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Where This Stands

Currently passed both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Law.

Procedural history

6 actions
  1. Jan 26, 2026SenateFloor
    Concurred in Resolution
  2. Jan 23, 2026Senate
    Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
  3. Jan 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
    First Reading Senate
  4. Jan 20, 2026House
    Adopt Resolution
  5. Jan 16, 2026House
    Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
  6. Jan 15, 2026HouseIntroduced
    First Reading House

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Voting Record

Motion succeededHouse1/20/2026South Dakota LegislatureOfficial roll call ↗

Adopt Resolution

Total

70

Yes
68
No
1
Present
0
Not voting
0
Abstain
0
Other positions
1

Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Chris Karr, Peggy Laurenz, Patricia Miller and 1 more
PersonChris Karr“President Pro Tempore of the Senate”Map →
PersonPeggy Laurenz“Secretary of the Senate”Map →
PersonPatricia Miller“Chief Clerk of the House”Map →
PersonJon Hansen“Speaker of the House”Map →

Sources

Open source document

sdlegislature.gov

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