Rep. Scott Moore

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of deepfake technology to influence elections in South Dakota and establishes penalties for violations. It directly affects individuals and organizations that create or distribute manipulated media content intended to impact voting outcomes. The legislation would impose legal consequences on those who knowingly use artificial intelligence-generated videos or images to mislead voters about candidates or ballot measures. By targeting specific deceptive practices, the law aims to maintain election integrity without restricting legitimate uses of digital media.

Maddy summarySB 176 aims to clarify discovery procedures and modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee in South Dakota. The bill updates how information is gathered during investigations and adjusts the committee's operational structure to improve oversight efficiency. These changes directly affect state government officials and the audit committee members who will implement the new procedures. The legislation focuses on refining existing processes rather than introducing new investigative powers or altering the committee's core responsibilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the signature requirement for petitions used to initiate constitutional amendments in South Dakota. It directly affects citizens who wish to propose changes to the state constitution by altering the number of valid signatures needed on these petitions. The key provision changes the threshold of voter signatures required to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot, making the process more or less accessible depending on the new numerical requirement. This change impacts the procedural steps for citizens seeking to propose constitutional changes but does not alter the content or approval process for amendments themselves.

Maddy summarySB 120 amends the membership of South Dakota's Animal Industry Board by adding a representative from the poultry industry. This change directly affects the board's composition by ensuring poultry producers have a voice in state animal health and industry regulations. The bill establishes a new voting member position to balance representation across different agricultural sectors. This adjustment modifies the existing statutory requirements for board appointments without altering the board's overall authority or responsibilities.

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 summarySB 68 would require individuals to be U.S. citizens before they are eligible to vote in South Dakota elections. The bill establishes a penalty for voting without meeting this citizenship requirement. It directly affects all voters in the state by adding a citizenship verification condition to the existing voting qualifications. This legislation does not change other voting rules but specifically adds citizenship as a mandatory eligibility criterion.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state of South Dakota to produce a report on refugee resettlement services. The report would detail how the state supports refugees who arrive and settle in the community. It directly affects state agencies responsible for managing refugee assistance programs. The provision aims to increase transparency by documenting the services provided to refugees.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows nonresident military personnel to purchase three-day temporary waterfowl hunting licenses in South Dakota. The provision directly affects military members who are not residents of the state but wish to hunt waterfowl during short visits. By removing residency requirements for these specific licenses, the bill expands hunting opportunities for visiting service members without changing existing regulations for other hunters. The change applies only to waterfowl and is limited to three-day temporary licenses, leaving other hunting types and durations unaffected.

Maddy summaryHB 1192 removes the maximum fee that notaries public in South Dakota are allowed to charge for their services. This change directly affects notaries and the individuals who pay for notary services across the state. By eliminating the fee cap, the bill allows notaries to set their own charges without state-imposed limits. The legislation does not alter other notary requirements or the overall process for obtaining a notary commission.

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.