SB 265 (2025): repealing the provision related to religious use of land and structures.
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SB 265 (2025)
repealing the provision related to religious use of land and structures.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Zoning and Planning
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 2025. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On March 27, 2025 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20)
- Rep. Russell Muirhead (D - Graf 12)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Rep. Mary Hakken-Phillips (D - Graf 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 11, 2025, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- March 27, 2025: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- March 27, 2025, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary
- March 11, 2025: Hearing: 03/11/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
- March 27, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/27/2025, Vote 3-2
- March 27, 2025: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 03/27/2025