PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem vetoed three bills: Senate Bill 151, House Bill 1223, and House Bill 1281.

SB 151 would have automatically removed simple marijuana charges and convictions from public background records if a violation happened more than five years ago.

HB 1223 authorize the provision of informed consent by a pregnant minor.

HB 1281 clarify the contents of the general appropriations act for fiscal year 2023, pertaining to certain federal moneys.

You can find Governor Noem’s veto message for Senate Bill 151 here.

You can find Governor Noem’s veto message for House Bill 1223 here.

You can find Governor Noem’s veto message for House Bill 1281 here.

Governor Kristi Noem has signed HB 1033, which makes an appropriation for the provision of housing infrastructure loans and grants, into law.

In signing the bill, Governor Noem sent a letter to the South Dakota State Legislature discussing her decision while outlining some points of consideration that the Legislature may address prior to when the bill is set to go into effect on June 27, 2022. You can find that letter to legislators here.

Governor Noem has signed 246 bills into law and vetoed four this legislative session.