SB 656-FN (2026): establishing a web-based occupational license application portal for veterans and military spouses.
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SB 656-FN (2026)
establishing a web-based occupational license application portal for veterans and military spouses.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
The Story
It was introduced on January 29, 2026 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2026, with 5 people signed in online: 3 in support, 1 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee held a work session on April 8, 2026. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20)
- Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2026, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
- March 25, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- April 23, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 23, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 2026: Introduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 11, 2026: Hearing: 02/11/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am
- February 19, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- March 19, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/19/2026 11:30 am GP 231
- March 25, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 11:30 am GP 231
- March 25, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:40 pm GP 231
- April 8, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- April 8, 2026: Executive Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- April 8, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/08/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- April 23, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/23/2026