South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 607: Encouraging the Legislature to continue using person-first language that acknowledges the person before any disability.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SCR 607 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Encouraging the Legislature to continue using person-first language that acknowledges the person before any disability. Primary sponsor: Kadyn Wittman (Democratic), Wheeler, Tim Walburg (Republican), Jamie Smith (Democratic), Michael Rohl (Republican), Tim Reisch (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Drew Peterson (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Erin Healy (Democratic), Helene Duhamel (Republican), Randy Deibert (Republican), Brian Mulder (Republican), Casey Crabtree (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 54, NAYS 16 H.J. 343.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadyn Wittman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Walburg | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Jamie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Michael Rohl | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Tim Reisch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Sue Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Drew Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Erin Healy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Helene Duhamel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Randy Deibert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Brian Mulder | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Casey Crabtree | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 54, NAYS 16 H.J. 343
- First Reading House H.J. 304
- Senate Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0 S.J. 265
- Health and Human Services Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to S.J. 195
- First Reading Senate S.J. 178