South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 84: increase thresholds for the value of and eligibility for the partners in education scholarship.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 84 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: increase thresholds for the value of and eligibility for the partners in education scholarship. Primary sponsor: Les Heinemann (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Jon Hansen (Republican), John Hughes (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Terri Jorgenson (Republican), Karla Lems (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-06 S.J. 206.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Heinemann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Sue Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Jon Hansen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| John Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Kevin Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Terri Jorgenson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Karla Lems | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tom Pischke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Peri Pourier | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| John Sjaarda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-06 S.J. 206
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-02-04 S.J. 177
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 210
- Signed by the President S.J. 165
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0 H.J. 182
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
- Education Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 136
- Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 97
- Senate Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 96 Amendment 84A
- Education Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 3
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