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SC807 • 2026

recognizing and honoring custodial staff across the State of South Dakota for their dedication and service.

recognizing and honoring custodial staff across the State of South Dakota for their dedication and service.

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Sponsor
Auch
Last action
2026-02-04
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recognizing and honoring custodial staff across the State of South Dakota for their dedication and service.

recognizing and honoring custodial staff across the State of South Dakota for their dedication and service.

What This Bill Does

  • recognizing and honoring custodial staff across the State of South Dakota for their dedication and service.
  • Official keyword topics: Public Health and Safety Senate Commemoration Official sponsor note: Senator <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4794/Detail">Nelson</a> (prime) and Representative <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4733/Detail">Auch</a> (prime)

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-04 Senate

Official Summary Text

recognizing and honoring custodial staff across the State of South Dakota for their dedication and service.
Official keyword topics:
Public Health and Safety
Senate Commemoration
Official sponsor note: Senator <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4794/Detail">Nelson</a> (prime) and Representative <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4733/Detail">Auch</a> (prime)

Current Bill Text

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Senate Commemoration 807
Introduced by: Senator Nelson and Representative Auch

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing and honoring custodial staff across
the State of South Dakota for their dedication and service.
WHEREAS, custodial staff are the unsung heroes of public and private facilities, often being
the first to arrive and the last to leave, and dedicating countless hours day in and day out to
ensuring safe, clean, and welcoming environments for all; and
WHEREAS, custodial staff play a vital role in protecting public health, particularly in
healthcare settings, where their diligent cleaning and disinfecting efforts serve as the first line
of defense against the spread of viruses and bacteria; and
WHEREAS, custodial staff contribute to the success of workplaces by maintaining
organized, sanitary, and attractive environments that promote productivity and create
positive impressions on customers and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, in schools, businesses, and communities, custodial staff are essential to
creating environments conducive to learning, often safeguarding student and staff health by
routinely disinfecting high -touch areas such as foyers, meeting rooms, classroom s, and
restrooms;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that recognition be extended to all custodial staff in this state for their
hard work, professionalism, and dedication to maintaining safe, clean, and w elcoming
environments in our communities.