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HC 8018SOUTH DAKOTASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

South Dakota Legislature honors the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Legislative Research Council

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

Last action · March 3, 2026: CommemorationsSponsors: Mike Derby and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

The South Dakota Legislature celebrates the 75th anniversary of the , recognizing its establishment in 1951 and commending its staff for service to the state.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the agency; no funding, service, or legal requirements are altered.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Legislative Research Council

The agency and its staff receive official legislative recognition and commendation for their service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of House Commemoration 8018?

It formally celebrates the seventy-fifth anniversary of the creation of the and commends its staff.

When was the Legislative Research Council established?

It was established in 1951 by the Thirty-Second South Dakota Legislature.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

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Mar 3, 2026House
Commemorations

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Connected Entities

Ernie Otten, One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, South Dakota Legislature and 4 more

PersonErnie Otten“Senator who co-introduced the commemoration”Map →

OrganizationOne Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota“Legislature passing the commemoration”Map →

OrganizationSouth Dakota Legislature“State legislative body served by the council”Map →

PersonMike Derby“Representative who introduced the commemoration”Map →

OrganizationLegislative Research Council“State agency being recognized for its 75th anniversary”Map →

OrganizationThirty-Second South Dakota Legislature“Legislature that established the Legislative Research Council in 1951”Map →

PersonWilliam O. Farber“University of South Dakota government professor who developed the council struct”Map →

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sdlegislature.gov

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