Sjaarda, John

South Dakota

Republican House of Representatives District 02
Record ID: SD-HouseofRepresentatives-02-SJAARDA-J
Sponsored Bills
Bill Title Status Session
HB 1184 define man and woman throughout the state. enacted 71
SB 175 require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency. enacted 71
HB 1254 exempt any soil amendment used exclusively for agricultural purposes from sales tax. enacted 71
HB 1257 amend the definition of an abortion. enacted 71
HB 1274 prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor. enacted 71
HB 1313 require education in prenatal human growth and development. enacted 71
HB 1077 consider a cultivated-protein food product to be adulterated food. vetoed 71
SB 136 make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency. enacted 71
SB 142 amend the requirements for filing certain campaign finance disclosure statements. enacted 71
SB 36 authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages. enacted 71
SB 88 clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission. enacted 71
SB 124 temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor. enacted 71
SB 164 require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor. enacted 71
SB 114 provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment. enacted 71
HB 1056 require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program. enacted 71
HB 1275 create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor. passed_lower 71
HJR 5001 proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain. passed_lower 71
HB 1118 make an appropriation for the design and construction of an addition to the existing swine wean-to-finish barn at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency. enacted 71
SCR 606 encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River. passed_upper 71
SC 812 to acknowledge Glenn Muller's distinguished career and congratulate him on his achievements. introduced 71
HB 1168 provide a property tax credit for the payment of nonpublic school tuition. in_committee 71
HB 1030 amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections. enacted 71
HB 1067 provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child. in_committee 71
HB 1080 allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran. enacted 71
HC 8013 recognizing the Agricultural Issues team of the West Central FFA chapter and celebrating their first-place victory in the state competition and their journey to nationals. introduced 71
HB 1224 protect persons from discrimination by financial institutions. in_committee 71
HB 1141 provide an additional means of determining the purchase price of a used motor vehicle acquired by gift or other transfer. in_committee 71
HB 1217 limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor. in_committee 71
HB 1171 establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status and blood donations. in_committee 71
HB 1269 require that manufacturers of agricultural equipment allow an independent repair provider or an owner to make certain repairs to agricultural equipment. introduced 71
HB 1064 provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law. enacted 71
HB 1121 expand the locations at which raw milk may be purchased for personal use by a consumer. failed 71
HB 1151 ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor. in_committee 71
HB 1198 require that certain facilities obtain conditional use permits from adjacent political subdivisions. in_committee 71
HB 1294 prohibit geoengineering in this state. in_committee 71
HB 1321 require that county treasurers calculate excise tax using the amount shown on a bill of sale for a used vehicle sold, leased, or transferred by a person other than a licensed motor vehicle dealer. in_committee 71
HB 1221 establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor. in_committee 71
SB 2 provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon. enacted 71
SB 141 exempt certain sales at farmers' markets from sales tax. in_committee 71
HB 1203 exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees. in_committee 71
HB 1271 prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor. in_committee 71
HCR 6009 urging Congress to repeal the estate tax. in_committee 71
HB 1116 prohibit a video streaming service from transmitting certain advertising during children's programming and provide a penalty therefor. in_committee 71
SB 112 establish a currency based on gold and silver. in_committee 71
SB 84 increase thresholds for the value of and eligibility for the partners in education scholarship. enacted 71
HB 1207 amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election. failed 71
HB 1068 authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor. in_committee 71
HB 1127 revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers. in_committee 71
SB 85 require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district. in_committee 71
SC 805 commending and honoring the 2024-2025 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Watertown, School Superintendent; Bo Beck, Aberdeen, Middle School Principal; Connie Alspach, Dupree, School Business Official; Jay Swatek, Tea, Elementary School Principal; Kelly Messmer, Harding County, Secondary School Principal; Sherri Nelson, Brandon Valley, Curriculum Leader; and Monica Waltman, Douglas, Director of Special Education. introduced 71
HB 1181 prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor. failed 71
HB 1079 revise the conditions for denial or restriction of a motor vehicle or motorcycle operator license or permit if an individual has a medical condition that can be controlled under the care of a physician. in_committee 71
HJR 5002 proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, repealing the requirement to provide expanded medicaid. in_committee 71
SCR 602 celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. passed_upper 71
SCR 604 urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota. passed_upper 71
HB 1057 prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor. failed 71
HCR 6004 encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions. passed_upper 71
SB 95 require that a medical cannabis cardholder provide a card or card number upon request of a law enforcement officer. failed 71
HC 8002 celebrating the Harrisburg Tigers as the 2025 Class AA state gymnastics champions. introduced 71
HB 1078 direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation. in_committee 71
HB 1081 exempt certain individuals from, and require specific notice for, jury duty. in_committee 71
HCR 6002 honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk. passed_upper 71
HB 1061 require the acceptance of cash as payment in certain transactions. in_committee 71
SB 83 require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor. in_committee 71
HB 1059 increase the amounts required in a motor vehicle liability policy. in_committee 71
SCR 601 encouraging honest economic development rooted in the republican principles of limited government, deregulation, and organic entrepreneurial growth. in_committee 71