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Legislative Branch
 Makes the laws
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Executive Branch
 Carries out the laws
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Judicial Branch
 Interprets the laws
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The session begins every year
on the second Tuesday in
January at noon.
In odd numbered years, the
session is limited to 40
legislative days.
In even-numbered years, the
session is limited to 35
legislative days.
A bill was passed in 2008
stating the legislature could
meet no more than 40 days
each year.
Legislative sessions do not
include Sundays, holidays, or
days when the legislature is in
recess.
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In which month does the Legislative Session begin?
January
How many days does the legislative session meet
during odd numbered years?
40 days
How many days is the session during even numbered
years?
35 days
On what day during the second week of January
does the session begin?
Tuesday
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There are 35 legislative districts in South Dakota
Each District has one Senator and two
Representatives
Our Legislative District is District #_____
District #_____ is made up of the following
counties/communities
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Our State Senator is
________________.
He/She is serving his/her ___
(1st, 2nd, etc.) term as a senator.
Senators are elected every
even numbered year.
_______ was elected as a
representative in ____.
Senators cannot serve more
than four terms in a row or 8
years at one time in the House
or Senate.
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Insert Photo of your
District’s Senator Here
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Our State Representative is
________________.
He/She is serving his/her ___
(1st, 2nd, etc.) term as a
representative.
Representatives are elected
every even numbered year.
_______ was elected as a
representative in ____.
Representatives cannot serve
more than four terms in a row
or 8 years at one time in the
House or Senate.
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Insert Photo of your
District’s Representative
Here
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Our other State Representative
is ________________.
He/She is serving his/her ___
(1st, 2nd, etc.) term as a
representative.
Representatives are elected
every even numbered year.
_______ was elected as a
representative in ____.
Representatives cannot serve
more than four terms in a row
or 8 years at one time in the
House or Senate.
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Insert Photo of your
District’s Representative
Here
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The number of legislative districts in
South Dakota is
 35
The number of senators from each
district
 1
The number of representatives from
each district
 2
The total number of South Dakota
Senators
 35
The total number of South Dakota
Representatives
 70
The representatives from our
District #___ are
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The senator from our District _#__
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There are 35 districts in
South Dakota.
Do you remember how
many senators from each
district?
Do you remember how
many representatives from
each district?
Why do you think South
Dakota is divided into
different districts.
How many districts are there in South Dakota?
What towns do you see listed on the picture?
How many districts do you see within the two
largest communities?
Because of their large populations, these
communities are broken down into several
districts.
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Rep. Val Rausch is Speaker of
the House
He is elected by the House of
Representatives
He appoints House Chairs and
members of committees
He refers bills to appropriate
committees
Rep. Val Rausch is responsible
for delivering passed bills to
Governor Dennis Daugaard.
Rep. Val Rausch is from Big
Stone City and represents
District 4.
Rep. Val Rausch
Rep. Brian Gosch is the
Speaker Pro Tempore and will
preside as Speaker of the
House if Val Rausch is unable.
He lives in Rapid City and
represents District 32.
Rep. Brian Gosch
Senator Russell Olson
Senator Tim Rave
Senate Majority Leader
Senate Majority Whip
Senator from District 08
Lake, Miner, Moody, Sanborn
Senator from District 25
Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha
He is a Community & Economic
Development Manager
He is a Operations Manager from
Baltic
Senator Jason Frerichs
Senate Minority Leader
from District 01
Representative Bernie Hunhoff
House Minority Leader
from District 18
Majority and Minority leaders preside over party caucuses, assemble
party members for important votes, serve as liaisons for party caucuses
in dealing with the Governor and press. Minority members of
committees are appointed on nomination of minority leadership. The
leaders are elected by their respective party membership.
**A caucus is the meeting of the members of one political party
It’s Not All Work and No Play!
Kids Voting Basketball Game
House of Representatives Basketball Team
Senate Basketball Team
End of another fun game!
Can you find the counties your legislators are from?
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Matt Michels is the new Lieutenant
Governor of South Dakota.
One of his duties is to be the
President of the Senate but shall
have no vote unless the senators be
equally divided.
The Lieutenant Governor will
become Governor if something
happens to the acting Governor.
He is responsible for delivering
passed bills to Governor Dennis
Daugaard.
He announces Senate Chairs and
members of committees
He refers bills to appropriate
committees
Lt. Gov. Matt Michels
Senator Bob Gray is the
President Pro Tempore
He is elected by the Senate
He presides over the Senate in
absence of President Matt
Michels
President Pro Tempore appoints
Senate committee chairs and
members
He lives in Pierre and
represents District 24
District 24 Counties include
Hughes, Stanley and Sully
Senator Bob Gray
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The two chambers of the Legislature are
 The Senate and House of Representatives
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Who is President of the Senate?
 The Lieutenant Governor (Matt Michels)
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Who is Speaker of the House
 Representative Val Rausch
•Dennis Daugaard is our
Governor and took the oath of
office on January 8, 2011.
•He is a Republican
•Dennis was a South Dakota
State Senator for 6 years (19962002).
•He was the Lieutenant Governor
and President of the Senate for
eight years. (2002-2010)
•He has a wife named Linda, and
three kids. Their names are
http://www.state.sd.us/governor/
Laura, Sara and Christopher.
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The governor makes sure
the laws are carried out.
He is the Commander-InChief of the Armed Forces
of the state.
He will sign, not sign, or
veto bills passed by the
legislature.
 The Governor uses a
different pen each time he
signs a new bill.
Governor Dennis Daugaard
First Governor - Arthur C. Mellette
Governor Arthur C. Mellette
Arthur C. Mellette was born in Indiana.
He served in the state legislature of
Indiana. When his wife got sick with
tuberculosis, they moved to Dakota
Territory. They hoped the drier climate
would make her better. Mellette lived in
Watertown. He joined the fight for
statehood. He helped write the state
constitution. Then Benjamin Harrison
became president of the United States.
He was Mellette’s friend from Indiana.
He chose Mellette to be governor of
Dakota Territory. The year was 1889.
That was also the year South Dakota
became a state. The citizens liked
Mellette. They voted to keep him as
governor of the new state. His years as
governor were hard. There was
drought and other problems. He died in
1896. His house in Watertown is now a
museum.
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This is the original
Governor’s home. It was
across the lake from the
State Capitol.
The home was
commissioned by Gov. Tom
Berry & built in 1936.
It had 18 rooms.
This home was moved in the
fall of 2003 and then moved
to it’s current location in
Rapid City in 2006.
A new mansion is built at the
same location.
The mansion was purchased for
$36,500 by the owner of the
Buffalo Chip Campground for use
at the Sturgis Rally. The Mansion
is now open to the public and
serves as a venue for historic and
educational tours, as well as an
event and conference center.
New Governor’s Mansion
Here is where Governor Daugaard and his family live now! The
mansion has 73 rooms, is 200 feet long and 60 feet wide at its
widest point. It is 14,000 square feet and cost $3,000,000.00.
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The South Dakota Judicial
Branch of Government is the
Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court is the
highest court of the state.
It is made up of a Chief
Justice and four associate
justices.
Upon request by the
Supreme Court the
Legislature may increase the
number of justices to seven.
The Supreme Court
interprets the law.
Chief Justice David Gilbertson
Judith Meierhenry, First Woman
to South Dakota Supreme Court
Judith Meierhenry is
the first woman on
the South Dakota
Supreme Court. She
was sworn in on
Friday, November
22, 2002.
Her term ends in
2014.
Other Supreme Court Justices
Justice Glen A. Severson
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Justice John K. Konenkamp
Justice Steven L. Zinter
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The branch of government that
makes the laws
 Legislative Branch
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The Legislative Branch is the:
 Senate and House of
Representatives
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The branch of government that
carries out the laws
 Executive Branch
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The head of the Executive
branch is the:
 Governor
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The branch of government that
interprets the laws
 Judicial Branch
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The head of the Judicial Branch
is the
 Supreme Court
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Do you know where our
state capital is located?
How would you describe its
location?
Why would this be a good
location for a state capital?
Pierre became the capital of
South Dakota in 1889 when
the remains of Dakota
Territory were divided into
two states
Pierre was famous for years
as the smallest capital in the
United States.
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The original part of the four
story Capitol of South
Dakota was built in 19071910.
It measures 292 feet long
and 124 feet wide.
It is 161 feet from the
ground to the top of the
lantern on the dome.
The annex to the north was
added in the 1930’s.
State Capitol in 1900
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According to legend, 66 Italian
artists laid the Terrazzo
flooring in the Capitol.
Most artists like to leave their
signature on their art work.
Instead of 66 people signing
their names, each artist was
given a special blue stone that
would be called their signature
stone.
Only 55 of the 66 blue stones
have been found.
Here is one of the 66 blue tiles or
stones.
There is also a black broken heart.
The Marble
Grand Staircase
was constructed
of white cloud
marble shipped in
from Tennessee
and Vermont.
Upside Down Spindle!
As you take the marble grand stairway to the third floor it is
fun to try and locate the one marble spindle on the right
side of the staircase that was installed upside down.
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The House of
Representatives is in the
shape of a rectangle,
patterned after the House
chambers in the nation’s
Capital.
All the wood in the House
chamber is the original oak.
The 1910 roll-top desks are
made of oak wood.
70 representatives from the
35 districts meet in the
House chambers.
Members of both houses
must be at least 21 years of
age, citizens, and residents
of the state for two years
immediately preceding the
election.
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The Senate Chamber is
horse-shoe shaped and is
patterned after the United
States Senate.
All woodwork and
furniture is mahogany.
There are 35 senators
who meet here. They
serve two-year terms.
The presiding officer is
the Lieutenant Governor
The roll-top desks in
the House and the
Senate make both
chambers unusual.
This desk in the
Senate chamber is
made of mahogany.
Can you tell whose
desk this was?
On-line Walking Tour of the State Capitol
http://www.state.sd.us/boa/CapitolTour/index.htm
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Laws begin with a bill.
The bill starts as a draft (written form).
Senate bills are numbered from #1 to1000.
House bills start at #1,001
Primary sponsors for Senate bills must be Senate
members. However, Senate members can cosponsor House Bills (and vice-versa).
The bill must pass through the Senate and House
committees and through both Houses before going
to the Governor.
The Governor can sign it, not sign it (but it still
becomes law), send it back to the legislature for
style and form, or veto it.
273Q0017
HOUSE BILL NO.
1001
Introduced by: Representatives Nygaard, Brunner, Juhnke, Olson (Betty), and Vanneman and
Senators Hansen (Tom), Howie, and Maher at the request of the Department of Game, Fish and
Parks Agency Review Committee
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions related to free access to
state parks and recreation areas to include certain persons with disabilities.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That § 41-17-13.4 be amended to read as follows:
41-17-13.4. Any South Dakota resident who receives a veteran allotment for a total
disability which is deemed a service-connected injury or has received the United States Veterans'
Administration K Award or ; any resident who was held as a prisoner of war ; any resident who
has served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States or has served as a member of
the armed forces reserve or the national guard who is classified as totally disabled for the
purposes of receiving social security benefits may obtain free admission to any South Dakota
state park or recreation area, and any such person may receive a fifty percent discount on any
camping fee or associated electrical service fee established pursuant to § 41-17- 1.1 or 41-1714.1. Any person who applies for and qualifies for free admission under the provisions of this
section shall be issued a lifetime pass by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to be known
as the "South Dakota Park Access Pass". The Game, Fish and Parks Commission shall
promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 establishing criteria and procedures for obtaining free
admission and reduced fees pursuant to this section and for the issuance of the South Dakota
Park Access Pass .
House Bill 1004
State of South Dakota
EIGHTY-FOURTH SESSION
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2009
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the killing of mountain lions under
certain circumstances and to provide for the disposition of such mountain lions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. Any person, licensed or unlicensed, may kill a mountain lion if reasonably
necessary to protect the life of that person or some other person. Any person, licensed or
unlicensed, who owns or cares for livestock or pets, may kill any mountain lion posing an
imminent or perceived threat to such person's livestock or pets.
Section 2. If any mountain lion is killed pursuant to section 1 of this Act, the person who
killed the mountain lion shall notify a conservation officer. If the person desires to possess
the mountain lion, the person shall also so notify the conservation officer prior to taking
possession of the mountain lion. The conservation officer shall give a dated and written
authorization allowing possession of the mountain lion. The conservation officer shall also
give verbal authorization to take immediate possession of the mountain lion prior to receipt
of the written authorization. The written authorization allows the possession and disposal of
the mountain lion. The written authorization shall remain with the carcass while in
processing, storage, or display. No part of a mountain lion so obtained may be sold, bartered,
or traded. There is no fee for the issuance of such authorization.
813Q0035
SENATE BILL NO.
9
Introduced by: Senator Hunstad
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize certain vehicle parking privileges for
persons with disabilities who display Purple Heart special license plates.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That § 32-30-11.1 be amended to read as follows:
32-30-11.1. Any person with a physical disability, who displays special license plates
issued under § 32-5-76 or , § 32-5-108, or § 32-5-109.2; a serially numbered certificate
issued under § 32-5-76.1 or 32-5-76.2 , ; or a similar license plate or certificate issued in
another state on an automobile used in transporting that person, shall be entitled to may park
without limitation in areas where parking is normally restricted by time factors and to may
park in any space reserved for a person with a disability. However, a municipality may, by
ordinance, prohibit parking on any street or highway for the purpose of creating a fire lane,
or to provide for the accommodation of heavy traffic during morning and afternoon rush
hours. The privileges extended to persons with disabilities do not apply on streets or
highways where and during any time parking is prohibited.
This is a joint
resolution bill to
make the English
language the official
language of the
state of South
Dakota.
If a joint
resolution bill
passes, it does not
automatically
become a law. It
must go to the vote
of the citizens of
South Dakota.
A sponsor
signature sheet is
to obtain the
signatures of
legislative
members
sponsoring a bill.
The name of the
prime sponsor is
circled.
Senators’ names
are on the front
and
representative’s
names are on the
back.
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The legislative session takes place in this State
Capital
 Pierre, South Dakota
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The Senate bills begin in a Senate committee. What
number do these bills start with?
 1 and go to 1000
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House bills begin in a House committee. What
number do these bills start with?
 1001
Legislative bills must pass through one of 13 legislative committees.
On which committees do your district’s legislators serve?
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
Appropriations
Commerce
Education
Government
Operations and Audit
Health and Human Services
Judiciary
Legislative Procedure
Local Government
Retirement Laws
State Affairs
Taxation
Transportation
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A legislator whose constituent is attacked by a
vicious dog may seek to tighten the restrictions on
keeping dangerous animals.
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Special interests groups like M.A.D.D. (Mothers
Against Drunk Drivers) may ask a legislator to
sponsor a bill aimed at reducing the number of drunk
drivers.
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School districts which do not have enough money to
run the schools might ask for more money.
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A legislator who thinks school districts would be
better off consolidated (becoming one school) may
write a bill stating that small schools close and join a
larger school.
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How many legislative committees are there?
 13
Where does a bill go once it has passed through a Senate committee?
 Full Senate
Where does a bill go once it has passed through a House committee?
 Full House
Where does a bill go once it has passed through a Senate committee,
Full Senate, and a House committee?
 Full House
Once a bill has passed through a Senate committee, Full Senate,
House committee, and Full House it will go to
 The Governor
What can the Governor do once a bill has passed through both
Houses?
 Sign the bill, Not sign the bill (but it passes anyway), Veto the bill,
Send it back to the legislature for style and form