Rep. Amber Arlint

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Madisen Younie as 2025 South Dakota Girls State Governor and Brody Tynan as 2025 South Dakota Boys State Governor. It also recognizes the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their decades-long sponsorship of the Girls State and Boys State programs, which educate youth about U.S. government through hands-on learning. The resolution formally expresses legislative appreciation for these young leaders and the Legion's long-term coordination of the programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires individuals to be registered voters in South Dakota before they can sponsor petitions for ballot measures. It directly affects petition sponsors by adding a voter registration requirement to their eligibility. The key provision mandates that petition sponsors must meet the same voter registration standards as other voters in the state. This change ensures that only registered voters can initiate ballot measure campaigns.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes criminal offenses for boat operators in South Dakota and sets corresponding penalties for violations. It directly affects individuals who operate boats within the state's waters by defining specific prohibited behaviors and outlining consequences for non-compliance. The legislation creates a legal framework to enforce safety standards and address misconduct among boat operators through defined criminal charges and punishment measures.

Maddy summaryHB 1094 aims to update South Dakota laws related to school bus safety and establishes penalties for violations. The bill directly affects school bus operators, drivers, and law enforcement officers by defining specific safety requirements and consequences for noncompliance. Key provisions likely include updated rules for bus operation, maintenance standards, and enforcement measures to ensure student safety during transportation. This legislation focuses on clarifying existing regulations and providing a structured framework for addressing safety concerns in school bus operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates funds to purchase, store, and distribute sexual assault evidence kits in South Dakota. The appropriation directly supports law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories that handle these kits. The funds are intended to ensure proper inventory management and distribution of the kits to relevant facilities. This measure addresses logistical needs without changing existing legal procedures for sexual assault investigations.

Maddy summaryHB 1063 updates the rules for creating fiscal notes on ballot questions in South Dakota, directly affecting the state's legislative and administrative processes. The bill modifies how costs and impacts of proposed ballot measures are calculated and presented to voters. Key provisions include changes to the methodology used by state officials to estimate financial effects of ballot initiatives. This revision aims to improve transparency and accuracy in fiscal documentation for public voting decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1110 allocates state funding to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to provide a grant to Southeast Technical College. The grant is specifically designated for purchasing a healthcare simulation center at the college. This funding will enable the institution to acquire equipment and facilities for training healthcare students in realistic clinical environments. The bill directly affects Southeast Technical College and its students by supporting the development of specialized healthcare education resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the senior class of the Sioux Falls Lincoln High School Patriots Marching Band for their accomplishments. It designates the group with a formal recognition from the state legislature. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of the band's achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires websites hosting content harmful to minors to implement age verification systems. It directly affects online platforms that host such material, mandating they verify users' ages before access. The legislation establishes penalties for websites that fail to comply with these age verification requirements. This measure aims to restrict minors' access to potentially harmful online content through mandatory verification protocols.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to change the passenger restrictions for drivers holding a restricted minor's driving permit in South Dakota. The key provision would adjust the maximum number of passengers allowed in a vehicle driven by a minor with this specific permit. This change directly affects young drivers and their parents or guardians who must comply with the new passenger limits. The bill does not specify the exact numerical change but aims to revise the existing rules governing these permits.