Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateSouth DakotaEnacted
HB 1234: revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.
Matt Roby
HB 1234 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562 (updated Mar 12, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill modifies the specific procedural rules governing the service of subpoenas within administrative contested cases.
Who is affected
Legal practitioners, state agencies conducting contested cases, and parties involved in such disputes.
Requirements and enforcement
Parties must adhere to the updated delivery protocols for subpoenas as defined in the revised administrative code.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Effective following gubernatorial signature on 2026-03-12.
Potential benefits
Provides clearer or updated standards for legal service in administrative proceedings.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for operational ambiguity during the transition period.
What is still unknown
The specific nature of the procedural changes is not detailed in the summary.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Clarifies rules for subpoena service
- Improves administrative process consistency
- Standardizes notice requirements
Risks
- Potential for initial service confusion
- Requires updated procedural training
- Risk of challenges to service validity
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by the Governor on 2026-03-12 H.J. 562
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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