Rep. Erik Muckey

Maddy summaryThe bill establishes the method for calculating payments within South Dakota's child care assistance program. It directly affects families receiving state-funded child care support and the agencies administering those funds. The legislation outlines specific formulas or criteria to determine how much assistance is provided, ensuring consistency in payment calculations. This change aims to standardize the financial support given to eligible families through the state's child care system.

Maddy summaryThis bill encourages the South Dakota Legislature to adopt person-first language when referring to individuals with disabilities, ensuring the person is mentioned before their disability. It directly affects legislative communications, official documents, and public statements made by state lawmakers. The key provision is a recommendation to use respectful terminology that emphasizes individual identity rather than defining people solely by their condition. This change aims to promote dignity and reduce stigma in official state discourse. The bill does not mandate enforcement but serves as a guiding principle for legislative language use.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Hannah Heiman of Clark and David Yusten Jr. of Sioux Falls for their roles as governors of the Girls State and Boys State programs in South Dakota. It also recognizes the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for sponsoring and coordinating these programs. The legislation serves as a formal acknowledgment of their contributions to youth civic education and does not alter any existing laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Bryan Brewer, Sr. for his contributions to athletics, academics, and community empowerment in South Dakota. It directly affects state records and public recognition by formally acknowledging his leadership and impact. The key provision is to officially name or commemorate Bryan Brewer, Sr. in a manner that reflects his achievements. This is a commemorative resolution rather than a policy change affecting laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an interim study to examine South Dakota's criminal justice system, specifically focusing on how substance abuse and mental health issues impact corrections. The study aims to gather information and recommendations without making immediate policy changes. It directly affects state officials responsible for the criminal justice system by requiring them to conduct the examination. The legislation is neutral in nature, simply mandating the study rather than proposing specific reforms.

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 reclassifies nicotine products as tobacco products and increases tax rates on cigarettes and other tobacco items. The additional tax revenue generated will be used to establish a healthcare workforce development fund in South Dakota. This legislation directly affects tobacco manufacturers, retailers, and consumers by changing how nicotine products are categorized and taxed. The primary goal is to create funding for healthcare workforce development through increased tobacco taxation.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to cap the amount of money that can be loaned to political candidates or committees in South Dakota. It directly affects individuals and organizations involved in political fundraising and campaign finance. The key provision establishes a specific monetary limit on these loans, aiming to regulate the flow of financial support in elections. The measure seeks to create clearer boundaries for campaign funding without changing other aspects of the election process.

Maddy summarySB 213 proposes to exempt all food produced within South Dakota from state sales tax. This measure would directly affect local farmers and producers by removing the sales tax burden on their goods. The bill would apply to any food grown, raised, or produced in the state, regardless of whether it is sold to consumers or businesses. By eliminating the tax, the legislation aims to support in-state agriculture without changing the tax structure for out-of-state products.

Maddy summaryThis bill ends state-funded bounty payments for predators that damage bird nests and transfers the money to the general fund. It directly affects wildlife management programs and taxpayers who previously funded these payments. The legislation declares an emergency to allow the changes to take effect quickly. By eliminating the bounty system, the state shifts away from paying individuals to kill nest predators and instead reallocates those funds to general state purposes.