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John Sjaarda R

State Representative
South Dakota House of Representatives District 2
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026
Email: [email protected]

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On Record (19)

Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURECountiesData CentersMunicipal GovernmentPlanning, Zoning and Housing Programs
require that certain facilities obtain conditional use permits from adjacent political subdivisions.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Courts and Judiciary
exempt certain individuals from, and require specific notice for, jury duty.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Agriculture and HorticultureDelayed Effective DateTrade Regulation
require that manufacturers of agricultural equipment allow an independent repair provider or an owner to make certain repairs to agricultural equipment.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Private EducationPromulgation of RulesProperty taxState Aid to EducationTaxation
provide a property tax credit for the payment of nonpublic school tuition.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill INSURANCELIABILITYMotor vehicles
increase the amounts required in a motor vehicle liability policy.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Driver LicenseHealth CareMotor vehiclesMotorcycles
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.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill State Affairs And GovernmentTrade Regulation
require the acceptance of cash as payment in certain transactions.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREFood And DrugsMeat and Meat ProductsPenaltyPublic Health and Safety
prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Agriculture and HorticultureRetail Sales and Service TaxTaxation
exempt any soil amendment used exclusively for agricultural purposes from sales tax.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Animals and LivestockAppropriationEmergency ClauseHigher educationPublic ConstructionUncodified Acts
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.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREFood And DrugsMeat and Meat ProductsPenaltyPublic Health and SafetyHoghouse-Vehicle Bill
Temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill INSURANCELIABILITYMotor vehicles
Increase the amounts required in a motor vehicle liability policy.
Increase the amounts required in a motor vehicle liability policy.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral ELECTIONSCampaign FinanceDelayed Effective Date
Amend the requirements for filing certain campaign finance disclosure statements.
Amend the requirements for filing certain campaign finance disclosure statements.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURECountiesData CentersMunicipal GovernmentPlanning, Zoning and Housing Programs
Require that certain facilities obtain conditional use permits from adjacent political subdivisions.
Require that certain facilities obtain conditional use permits from adjacent political subdivisions.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral TaxationProperty taxPromulgation of RulesState Aid to EducationPrivate Education
Provide a property tax credit for the payment of nonpublic school tuition.
Provide a property tax credit for the payment of nonpublic school tuition.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Courts and Judiciary
Exempt certain individuals from, and require specific notice for, jury duty.
Exempt certain individuals from, and require specific notice for, jury duty.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Motor vehiclesMotorcyclesHealth CareDriver License
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.
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.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral State Affairs And GovernmentTrade Regulation
Require the acceptance of cash as payment in certain transactions.
Require the acceptance of cash as payment in certain transactions.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREPenaltyFood And DrugsPublic Health and SafetyMeat and Meat Products
Prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (28)

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expand the locations at which raw milk may be purchased for personal use by a consumer.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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prohibit geoengineering in this state.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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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.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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to acknowledge Glenn Muller's distinguished career and congratulate him on his achievements.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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protect persons from discrimination by financial institutions.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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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.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status and blood donations.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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provide an additional means of determining the purchase price of a used motor vehicle acquired by gift or other transfer.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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prohibit a video streaming service from transmitting certain advertising during children's programming and provide a penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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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.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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amend the definition of an abortion.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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define man and woman throughout the state.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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require education in prenatal human growth and development.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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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.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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consider a cultivated-protein food product to be adulterated food.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.
May 23, 2026 · details / share