PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem signed nine bills into law:

• SB 9 revises the definition of a designated caregiver.
• HB 1028 updates certain provisions related to the licensure of optometrists.
• HB 1050 repeals obsolete lease requirements for the Black Hills Playhouse.
• HB 1070 clarifies certain provisions of the rural access infrastructure improvements grant program.
• HB 1076 permits certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.
• HB 1106 provides for the security and privacy of certain personally identifiable information for judicial officers.
• HB 1107 establishes a process for requesting records prepared or maintained by court services officers.
• HB 1108 revises provisions related to driving under the influence.
• HB 1109 revises a provision related to the review of the master jury list.

Governor Noem has signed 40 bills into law and vetoed one this legislative session.