Rep. Jeff Bathke

Maddy summaryHB 1157 amends the maximum fee limit for applying for a county drainage permit in South Dakota. This change directly affects property owners and contractors who need to obtain drainage permits from county authorities. The bill adjusts the cap on application fees to reflect updated cost standards for processing these permits. By modifying the fee structure, the legislation aims to align financial requirements with current administrative expenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows employers in South Dakota to purchase and distribute over-the-counter opioid antagonists to their employees. The legislation creates a legal exception to existing laws that typically restrict the distribution of such medications by non-medical personnel. It directly affects businesses and their staff by permitting them to provide these drugs as a workplace harm reduction measure. The bill does not require a prescription for the antagonists, enabling easier access for employees at risk of opioid overdose.

Maddy summarySB 140 amends how counties are reimbursed for expenses related to detaining parolees in South Dakota. The bill modifies the existing provision to clarify or adjust the financial reimbursement process for these specific detention costs. This change directly affects county governments and parole supervision systems within the state. The legislation focuses on updating administrative procedures rather than altering parole conditions or detention policies.

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 summaryHB 1068 permits students to wear certain military decorations at school graduation ceremonies and includes provisions for declaring emergencies. The bill directly affects students, schools, and emergency management officials in South Dakota. It allows for the display of approved military honors during graduation events while establishing procedures for emergency declarations. The legislation focuses on ceremonial recognition and administrative processes without advocating for specific political outcomes.

Maddy summaryHB 1129 establishes a process for transferring motor vehicles and boats when the owner dies, directly affecting heirs and estate administrators in South Dakota. The bill creates a streamlined mechanism allowing these assets to be transferred without requiring full probate proceedings, reducing administrative burden and costs. Under the new provisions, designated beneficiaries can complete the transfer using specific forms and documentation, simplifying what was previously a more complex legal process. This change aims to make asset distribution after death more efficient for vehicle and boat owners while maintaining proper legal oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to apply to the United States Congress under Article V of the Constitution to call for a constitutional convention aimed at establishing term limits for members of Congress. The measure would direct the state legislature to formally request this convention, which is one of the methods specified in the Constitution for proposing amendments. If enacted, the bill would initiate a process to gather signatures and submit a formal application to the federal government, setting the stage for a national debate on congressional term limits. The bill does not itself create term limits but seeks to trigger a constitutional process that could lead to such changes if approved by the required number of states.

Maddy summaryThe bill directs the Department of Revenue to allocate funds to county rural access infrastructure funds, supporting infrastructure projects in rural areas. It includes a declaration of emergency to expedite the funding process. This measure directly impacts counties in South Dakota that receive financial support for rural infrastructure development.

Maddy summarySB 169 requires that a public hearing be held before a vote can be taken on imposing an excess tax levy. This bill directly affects local governments and taxpayers in South Dakota by adding a procedural step to the tax levy process. The key mechanism is the mandatory public hearing, which ensures community input is gathered before any excess tax increase is approved. This change aims to increase transparency and public participation in local tax decisions without altering the underlying tax rates or amounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill recognizes the City of Mitchell as the Governor's Office of Economic Development 2025 Community of the Year. It designates the city with an official honorific title to acknowledge its achievements in economic development. The legislation does not allocate funding or create new programs but serves as a formal commendation.