South Dakota would establish a new gold and silver-based currency system that allows residents to buy, sell, and spend precious metals through an electronic payment platform backed by bullion stored in state-approved depositories. The state treasurer would authorize private depository agents to manage the storage facilities and oversee the electronic payment system that treats gold and silver as legal tender for paying debts and taxes. This creates an alternative currency option alongside traditional U.S. dollars for South Dakota residents and businesses.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 1. S.J. 21
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 92
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Dist. SD-029
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Dist. HD-018
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Dist. HD-006
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Dist. HD-010
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Dist. HD-003
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Dist. SD-033
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Dist. HD-004
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Dist. SD-035
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Dist. HD-034
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Dist. HD-028
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-002
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Dist. HD-029
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Dist. HD-001
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Dist. HD-033
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-023
Timothy Goodwin
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-030
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-025
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Dist. HD-035
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-028
Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Deferred to the 41st legislative day