commending and honoring the 2025-2026 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: David Olson, Meade, Middle School Principal; Kendra Becker, Redfield, Secondary School Principal; Richie Hutchinson, Sioux Falls, Assistant Middle School Principal; and Kay Bass, Harrisburg, Assistant Secondary School Principal.

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Feb 3, 2026 · Senate

S.J. 172

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

13.3% Unlikely

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Stage base Introduced — base rate 39%, measured from SD's completed sessions
Momentum -4 32/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 249 days quiet

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