Rep. Scott Moore

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Josie Hill, a University of South Dakota women's basketball player, by officially recognizing her athletic achievements and community contributions. The legislation acknowledges her success at high school, Chicago State University, and her current role at the University of South Dakota, where she has become a role model for Indigenous youth. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but instead formally records the state's appreciation for her accomplishments. The measure is sponsored by Representative Pourier and serves as a tribute rather than a functional policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Dr. Margaret Becker by formally recognizing her as the recipient of the 2025 Copic Humanitarian Award. It acknowledges her work as a physician at Monument Health Spearfish Clinic and her eight-year role as medical director of the Good Shepherd Free Clinic, where she has provided care to patients who might otherwise lack access to medical attention. The legislation designates the Good Shepherd Free Clinic as the recipient of the $10,000 donation associated with the award, which Dr. Becker chose to direct toward her clinic. This commemorative resolution celebrates her volunteer medical services and contributions to improving lives in western South Dakota.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration that honors Cecelia Fire Thunder for her achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service. It recognizes her historic role as the first woman elected president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in 2004 and her career as a nurse, health educator, and community advocate. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to Indigenous rights, women's empowerment, and her work building bridges between tribal nations and the state of South Dakota.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration that formally honors the legacy and strength of grandmothers in South Dakota. It recognizes their vital roles as caregivers, cultural leaders, and community pillars across diverse backgrounds including tribal traditions. The resolution acknowledges the sacrifices grandmothers make in raising families and preserving cultural heritage without granting any new laws or funding. This symbolic measure serves to publicly acknowledge their contributions rather than enact policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration honoring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, a scholar and advocate of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. It formally recognizes her contributions to Native American studies, her academic work at Eastern Washington University and Arizona State University, and her advocacy for Indigenous sovereignty and land rights. The resolution expresses gratitude from the South Dakota Legislature for her achievements and enduring impact on Indigenous education and scholarship.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration honoring Ashlan Carlow-Blount, a senior student-athlete from Mahpíya Lúta High School, for her achievements in athletics, academics, and leadership. The resolution formally recognizes her accomplishments in basketball and track, her academic success including National Honor Society membership and scholarship offers, and her role as a community leader representing the Oglala Lakota people. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to her school, community, and state.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration honoring Jeremy Ask, the wrestling coach at Canton C-Hawks in South Dakota. It recognizes his achievements as a two-time state champion wrestler and highlights his coaching milestones, including becoming the first coach in state history to lead both girls and boys teams to state championships in the same year. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to high school wrestling in Canton and South Dakota through the 101st Legislature. No new laws or policies are enacted; the bill serves solely as an official recognition of his accomplishments.

Maddy summarySouth Dakota's SB 122 creates a legal duty for people present during emergencies to assist others at risk of serious injury, by attempting to contact law enforcement or medical help if safely possible. This duty applies to ordinary citizens, not professionals like EMTs or police who are already paid for their services. Violating this duty is a Class 2 misdemeanor, a minor criminal offense. The bill also provides legal immunity from civil lawsuits for unpaid helpers who act reasonably, but not for those receiving compensation for their assistance.

Maddy summaryHB 1111 modifies South Dakota's rules for agricultural processors (like those who thresh, shell, or process crops) seeking liens on the grain, silage, or other products they handle. It requires processors to provide detailed written accounts of services, file financing statements electronically within 30 days of processing completion, and notify buyers if liens exist before crop sales. The bill clarifies lien priority over other claims and mandates enforcement actions within 30 days of filing, or the lien expires. This directly affects processors seeking payment and farmers selling processed crops.

Maddy summaryHB 1197 clarifies the court where adoption cases must be filed in South Dakota. It specifies that adoption petitions must be filed in a county where the adopting parent resides, the child's care agency is located, or the child was born/resides - unchanged from current law. The bill streamlines the language of existing rules without adding new options or altering the process. This procedural update directly affects adoption cases and the courts handling them, ensuring clarity in venue selection. (2 sentences, as it is a procedural clarification).