Pro-Freedom Bills Take Effect on July 1

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Pro-Freedom Bills Take Effect on July 1

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, pro-freedom reforms promoted by Governor Kristi Noem will take effect in South Dakota. July 1 marks the start of the 2022 fiscal year and ushers in several changes to state law.

“‘Freedom’ isn’t just a buzzword for us in South Dakota. It’s our way of life. It guides everything that my administration does,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “I’m proud that we had the opportunity to advance freedom for South Dakotans this legislative session. And I look forward to continuing to work with the legislature to expand the freedoms of our people.”

The pro-freedom reforms that are becoming law include:

  • HB 1079 and SB 103, which protect the privacy rights of donors to charitable organizations, as well as the charitable organizations themselves.  Today, the Supreme Court of the United States recognized that the First Amendment protects this same information in their landmark AFP v. Bonta decision;
  • HB 1094 simplifies city zoning regulations and eases the permitting process for homebuilders and homeowners in South Dakota. This will help the cost of living remain affordable for South Dakotans and will spur additional housing development in South Dakota communities;
  • HB 1111 protects property rights by strengthening due process protections in instances of seizures and forfeitures involving the Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP);
  • HB 1140 protects property rights of landowners and codifies GFP’s policies pertaining to open fields, which will strengthen relationships between conservation officers and landowners;
  • SB 55 authorizes certain innovative insurance products and services through insurance innovation waivers;
  • SB 100 continues the prohibition on the seizure of firearms and ammunitions; and
  • SB 177 expands freedom and parental choice in homeschooling.

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7 thoughts on “Pro-Freedom Bills Take Effect on July 1”

  1. You’re missing something, governor. Let me think. What was it?

    On the very day that the public voted to enact legalization of marijuana for any adult, she puts out this Pro-freedom garbage. Noem is the one that obstructed your right to decide this issue.

    Apparently, your “freedom” is… whatever she decides it will be.

    1. Yeah, elk, Pro-freedom is so old school; she should be pro-Socialism/Marxism/Communism like you and start taking away our freedoms.

      Better yet, why don’t you just move to a country that already has taken the citizens’ freedoms away and quit wishing we were like China or Russia or Cuba.

      1. You are the one supporting a governor who is attempting to deny the majority their right to decide these issues. You are the one trying to tell me to move to another country because you can’t defend your own positions.

        Socialist, Marxist and Communist? Show me a shred of evidence that I am any of those things. Perhaps being a supporter of Social Security makes me socialist??

        She is covering her behind with this garbage press release. Noem is battling liberty… while sporting a big badge of “freedom”. And it’s pretty obvious.

        1. Amen—– Another mixed bag of politics— THe same person (?) the poster above and his 1-6-2021 buddies support is also supported by every nazi / racist group in the country and, AND also Putin….. I suppose they could be called nazi / commies…

        2. Her recent rhetoric feels very Orwellian, Kristi has always been a supporter of marijuana, Oceana had always been at war with Eastasia. The people of South Dakota aren’t all as dumb as she thinks they are. Deep down she knows this, that is why she is fighting the isolation of issues on the ballot. She knows her policies are not popular, despite the attempt to politicize everything to just a red vs. blue issue. SD can distinguish what is best for them, they don’t need Kristi and her donors to decide every issue for them.

  2. This is a great list. The Governor passed and signed several really significant bills that this session. These are just a few. Thank you Governor Noem.

  3. Elk, we live under a Constitution to protect the rights of both the majority and the minority and to provide order to our form of government by three distinct branches. The people themselves agreed and continue to agree to live under a Constitution until they say otherwise.

    It is wholly appropriate for the Governor, Legislators, and Justices to have a fidelity to their oath of upholding the Constitution.

    Your hatred of Noem makes you appear to be an anarchist and a nut job. You really should get some help.

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