South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1008: direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.

In committee Last action January 26, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 36 H.J. 139

Plain-language summary

HB 1008 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics. Primary sponsor: Lauren Nelson (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), John Carley (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Terri Jorgenson (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), John Shubeck (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 36 H.J. 139.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lauren Nelson (Republican); Kathy Rice (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); and 7 more.