South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 89: create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 89 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof. Primary sponsor: Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Reed (Republican), Roger DeGroot (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Erin Healy (Democratic), Mellissa Heermann (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Carl Perry (Republican), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Glen Vilhauer (Republican), Tim Walburg (Republican), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Tim Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Roger DeGroot | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Erin Healy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mellissa Heermann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Kevin Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Liz Larson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Nicole Uhre-Balk | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Glen Vilhauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Tim Walburg | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Kadyn Wittman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“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 2026-03-30 S.J. 549
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-09 S.J. 488
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 530
- Signed by the President S.J. 470
- Senate Concurred in amendments , Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 4 S.J. 443
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 5 H.J. 458
- Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0
- Health and Human Services Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 89D
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 262
- First Reading House H.J. 238
- Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 27, NAYS 7 S.J. 184
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