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Eric Emery D

State Representative
South Dakota House of Representatives District 26A
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026
Email: [email protected]
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On Record (72)

Bill EducationForeign PersonsHigher educationReports
require the reporting of funding given by certain persons and governments to institutions under the control of the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill CRIMESSex offenses
revise a provision related to loitering within a community safety zone.
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Bill EducationHoghouse-Vehicle Bill
enhance the future of education in South Dakota.
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Bill AppropriationCorrectional Facilities and ParoleGRANTSUncodified Acts
make an appropriation for providing a grant to a nonprofit that delivers programming to support offenders and correctional staff.
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Bill Health CareMedical CannabisPublic Health and Safety
require that terminal care facilities allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill FeesGame, Fish, Parks and ForestryIndian TribesPromulgation of RulesState Parks
provide free admission to state parks and recreation areas for residents enrolled as members of Indian tribes.
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Bill AppropriationGRANTSPrivate EducationSCHOOL DISTRICTSTEACHERSUncodified Acts
make an appropriation for a statewide educator retention initiative.
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Bill AppropriationAthleticsEducationEmergency Medical ServicesLIABILITYPrivate EducationSCHOOL DISTRICTSStudents
provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.
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Bill Health CareHealth Maintenance OrganizationsINSURANCE
establish provisions for the coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs.
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Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREEvidenceState Affairs And Government
require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.
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Bill COMPACTSHealth CareProfessions And Occupations
adopt the physician assistant licensure compact.
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Bill Public Officers and EmployeesRetirement System
classify 911 telecommunicators as Class B members of the South Dakota Retirement System.
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Bill AppropriationEmergency ClausePublic Welfare and AssistanceUncodified Acts
make an appropriation for increasing the benefit amounts of the temporary assistance for needy families program, and to declare an emergency.
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Bill APPOINTMENTSPublic Officers and Employees
require publication of notices of gubernatorial appointments and reappointments.
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Bill Courts and JudiciaryCriminal Background InvestigationLicensure
provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota.
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Bill EducationState Aid to Education
amend the manner of calculating state aid to general and special education funding.
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Bill Local Government GenerallyOpen MeetingsState Affairs And Government
require that corrected information be posted at least twenty-four hours prior to a meeting of a political subdivision.
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Bill Capital PunishmentCRIMESCRIMINAL PROCEDURE
repeal capital punishment.
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Bill CRIMESPenaltySex offenses
revise and repeal provisions related to rape offenses and to increase the penalty therefor.
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Bill AppropriationEducationFundPromulgation of RulesPublic ConstructionReportsTransfer of Moneys
create the South Dakota school construction fund, provide for the transfer of moneys to the fund, and make an appropriation therefor.
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Bill Boards And CommissionsIndian TribesReportsState Affairs And Government
establish the South Dakota-tribal consultation commission.
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Bill CORPORATIONSDelayed Effective DateFeesReports
establish public benefit corporations in South Dakota.
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Bill FirearmsRetail Sales and Service TaxTax Exemptions and RefundsTaxation
provide a sales tax holiday on firearms.
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Bill Public Records and FilesState Affairs And Government
update provisions pertaining to open records.
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Bill Health CarePublic Health and Safety
revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers.
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Bill AppropriationGRANTSJuvenile JusticeStudentsUncodified Acts
make an appropriation for providing a grant to a nonprofit that delivers diversion programming.
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Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREFeesLicensureMining, Oil and Gas
revise certain mining statutes.
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Bill CRIMESMunicipal GovernmentTrespass
authorize the issuance of no-trespass orders by private security officers, require the establishment of buffer zones per written no-trespass orders, and afford municipalities greater authority to regulate trespass.
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Bill ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTFundFuture FundGRANTSLEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHTReemployment AssistanceReports
modify provisions of a report required by the Governor's Office of Economic Development on certain awards and grants.
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Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURECorrectional Facilities and Parole
allow the parole of certain inmates sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.
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Bill FundPlanning, Zoning and Housing ProgramsPromulgation of Rules
establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program.
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Bill EducationFood TaxFundPromulgation of RulesPublic ConstructionReportsRetail Sales and Service TaxTaxation
reduce the sales and use tax rates on food, to increase the rates for certain taxes, use taxes, and excise taxes, and to provide a new fund for school district capital outlay projects.
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Bill Health CareMotor vehiclesSpecialty License Plates
revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.
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Bill AthleticsEducationHealth CarePublic Health and SafetyStudents
provide requirements related to the cardiac health evaluation of minors.
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Bill Boards And CommissionsCONFLICT OF INTERESTPenaltyPublic Officers and Employees
require financial interest statements from members of certain state authorities, boards, and commissions, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Bill CRIMESIndian TribesInterim Legislative Committee BillLAW ENFORCEMENT
amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
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Bill Alcoholic beveragesFeesLicensure
create small-batch alcohol licenses.
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Bill Community-Based ProvidersEducationFundPublic Fiscal AdministrationTEACHERSTransfer of Moneys
create the community-based providers methodology supplement fund, create the target teacher salary supplement fund, and provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances to the fund.
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Bill Medical CannabisPublic Health and SafetyVeterans Affairs
require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card.
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Bill LicensureProfessions And OccupationsTherapists and Counselors
revise the scope of practice for occupational therapy.
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Bill AppropriationGRANTSPublic Welfare and AssistanceReportsUncodified Acts
make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.
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Bill Health CareHealth Maintenance OrganizationsINSURANCE
limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid claims.
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Bill AppropriationFundGRANTSPrivate EducationSCHOOL DISTRICTSTransfer of Moneys
repeal the special donations fund and make an appropriation to the Department of Education for the provision of a grant to support the Jobs for America's Graduates-South Dakota program.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Community-Based ProvidersPublic Welfare and Assistance
revise the types of community-based providers for purposes of state funded services.
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Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREElectronic Smoking DevicesFundLicensurePromulgation of RulesTaxation
regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Bill AppropriationDomestic AbuseGRANTSNonprofit CorporationsSex offensesUncodified Acts
make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.
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Bill CHILD ABUSEMINORS
add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.
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Bill AthleticsCOMPACTSCriminal Background InvestigationProfessions And Occupations
adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.
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Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURECorrectional Facilities and ParoleDomestic Abuse
except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.
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Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREPromulgation of RulesPublic Health and Safety
permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.
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Bill Health CareHealth Maintenance OrganizationsINSURANCE
address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.
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Bill Personal Rights and Obligations
amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.
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Bill COMPACTSCriminal Background InvestigationHealth CareProfessions And Occupations
adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.
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Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURECriminal Background InvestigationDelayed Effective DateFeesFundLicensurePromulgation of RulesPublic Health and Safety
require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Bill CRIMESLIENSPenalty
revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.
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Bill CountiesTaxation
remove the five percent calculation requirement from the county budgetary process.
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Bill AppropriationAthleticsEmergency ClauseHigher educationPublic ConstructionUncodified Acts
make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.
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Bill Controlled SubstancesPublic Health and Safety
reschedule the pharmaceutical composition of crystalline polymorph psilocybin in a drug product approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a Schedule IV controlled substance.
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Bill EducationPublic Health and SafetyStudents
authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.
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Bill CountiesMunicipal GovernmentProperty taxTaxation
remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.
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Bill ELECTIONSMunicipal Government
amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.
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Bill Emergency Medical ServicesLegislative StudyPublic Health and SafetyReports
Create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.
Create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.
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Bill EducationHoghouse-Vehicle Bill
Enhance the future of education in South Dakota.
Enhance the future of education in South Dakota.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral FeesLAW ENFORCEMENTGRANTSAppropriationFundEmergency Medical ServicesReportsPublic Health and SafetyPromulgation of RulesTransfer of Moneys
Require counties and municipalities to provide emergency medical services within their jurisdictions, increase liquidated court costs, and create the emergency medical services fund and make an appropriation therefor.
Require counties and municipalities to provide emergency medical services within their jurisdictions, increase liquidated court costs, and create the emergency medical services fund and make an appropriation therefor.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral FeesState ParksIndian TribesPromulgation of RulesGame, Fish, Parks and Forestry
Provide free admission to state parks and recreation areas for residents enrolled as members of Indian tribes.
Provide free admission to state parks and recreation areas for residents enrolled as members of Indian tribes.
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Bill Neutral TaxationFirearmsRetail Sales and Service TaxTax Exemptions and Refunds
Provide a sales tax holiday on firearms.
Provide a sales tax holiday on firearms.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Boards And CommissionsReportsIndian TribesState Affairs And Government
Establish the South Dakota-tribal consultation commission.
Establish the South Dakota-tribal consultation commission.
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Bill Neutral Health CareMedical CannabisPublic Health and Safety
Require that terminal care facilities allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis.
Require that terminal care facilities allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis.
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Bill Neutral EducationHealth CareStudentsAthleticsPublic Health and Safety
Provide requirements related to the cardiac health evaluation of minors.
Provide requirements related to the cardiac health evaluation of minors.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CRIMESTrespassMunicipal Government
Authorize the issuance of no-trespass orders by private security officers, require the establishment of buffer zones per written no-trespass orders, and afford municipalities greater authority to regulate trespass.
Authorize the issuance of no-trespass orders by private security officers, require the establishment of buffer zones per written no-trespass orders, and afford municipalities greater authority to regulate trespass.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CRIMESLAW ENFORCEMENTIndian TribesInterim Legislative Committee Bill
Amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
Amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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commending the Harrisburg Tigers on their 2026 Class AA state gymnastics championship.
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revise a provision related to driving under the influence.
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modify provisions regarding directors serving on a farm mutual insurer’s board.
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revise certain provisions related to operating a vehicle, boat, or aircraft while under the influence.
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establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serving on ambulance crews.
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reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports.
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amend certain provisions pertaining to special education funding.
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increase communication between agencies of this state and tribal governments.
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restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically underserved areas or communities, or in areas with a medically underserved population under federal law.
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revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.
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increase the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle.
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require that the secretary of the Department of Education apply to the United States Department of Education for the authority to develop and implement an innovative assessment system.
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authorize the construction of a trades center on the campus of Lake Area Technical College, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
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provide an appropriation for a payment for state employee salaries.
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establish a pilot program to provide benefits for menstrual hygiene products and diapers for individuals who receive temporary assistance for needy families, and to make an appropriation therefor.
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provide a stipend to certain members of the National Guard who donate an organ for the purpose of transplantation to another individual.
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prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on an individual's status as a living organ donor.
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modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.
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modify requirements for ambulance operators.
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revise the list of mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.
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make an appropriation to increase the rate of payment for federally qualified health centers.
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protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults.
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require that courts consider as a mitigating factor during sentencing an individual's history as a victim of abuse and provide for a reduced sentence in certain circumstances.
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establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.
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establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
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permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.
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revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.
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prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law enforcement officer and provide a penalty therefor.
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create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state.
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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.
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increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
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modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien.
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revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes.
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authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
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require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor.
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authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs.
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amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
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clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.
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modify provisions for a tax collection agreement with an Indian tribe.
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