Rep. Lana Greenfield

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Terry Ree, a comedian and musician who performed with his duo Williams and Ree in South Dakota. It formally recognizes his contributions to the state's entertainment industry through a commemorative resolution. The measure does not change laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his service.

Maddy summaryThe bill requires websites hosting material harmful to minors to implement age verification systems. It directly affects online platforms that distribute such content and their users. The legislation mandates that these sites verify a user's age before allowing access to protected material. Failure to comply with this requirement would result in penalties for the website operators. This measure aims to restrict access to age-inappropriate content while establishing clear enforcement consequences.

Maddy summaryHB 1056 prohibits the preparation, sale, and distribution of certain kratom products in South Dakota. The bill directly affects businesses and individuals involved in the kratom market by making these activities illegal. It establishes penalties for violations of the new restrictions. The legislation aims to regulate access to kratom by banning its commercial availability.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires applicants seeking permits for carbon dioxide transmission facilities from the Public Utilities Commission of South Dakota to submit an environmental impact statement. The provision ensures that potential environmental effects of these facilities are formally evaluated before approval. This change directly affects companies and developers applying for such permits and the regulatory body reviewing them. The bill mandates a specific procedural step to assess environmental consequences without altering the underlying approval process.

Maddy summaryHB 1076 modifies South Dakota laws regarding improper fee collection in veterans benefits matters. The bill directly affects veterans, their families, and professionals who assist with veterans benefits applications or referrals. It establishes clearer rules about when fees are considered improper and outlines penalties for those who violate these fee collection standards. The legislation aims to protect veterans from excessive or unauthorized charges while maintaining oversight of the benefits assistance process.

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 prohibits South Dakota state agencies from enforcing or implementing directives issued by intergovernmental organizations. It applies to all state departments and officials who might otherwise comply with such external mandates. The legislation establishes penalties for any person or entity that violates this prohibition by enforcing or implementing these directives. The bill aims to ensure state compliance with state laws over external organizational requirements.

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 604 expresses the legislature's support for expanding transportation services available to veterans in the state who are receiving medical care. This resolution encourages efforts to improve how veterans can access necessary medical appointments and treatment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that formally acknowledges and celebrates the sister-state relationship between South Dakota and Taiwan. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the diplomatic and cultural ties between the two regions. The resolution is intended to honor the existing partnership without altering any legal or governmental procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1123 removes the ability to use a medical purpose as a legal defense in prosecutions related to cannabis possession or use in South Dakota. This change directly affects individuals who have been charged with cannabis-related offenses and previously might have argued they were using the substance for medical reasons. The bill eliminates the specific legal provision that allowed such a defense, meaning medical necessity will no longer be considered a valid justification in court. As a result, prosecutors will no longer need to prove that a defendant's cannabis use was not for medical purposes, and defendants cannot raise medical need as a shield against charges.