Maddy summaryThis bill designates Jordan Jensen of Brookings as Miss Rodeo South Dakota 2025. It formally recognizes her achievement through legislative acknowledgment. The measure does not alter existing laws or create new programs but serves as a ceremonial honor.
Maddy summaryHB 1070 prohibits insurance companies in South Dakota from requiring patients to pay any portion of the cost for specific breast imaging tests, including diagnostic and supplemental examinations. This law directly affects individuals with health insurance in the state by ensuring these breast imaging services are covered at no out-of-pocket expense to the patient. The bill removes cost-sharing requirements such as copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance that would otherwise apply to these particular medical procedures. By eliminating these financial barriers, the legislation aims to improve access to breast imaging services for insured residents without changing the underlying insurance coverage structure.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Howard Tigers football team as the 2024 Class 9A state champions. It directly affects the Howard High School athletic program and the state's official records. The key mechanism is a legislative resolution that acknowledges the team's achievement and updates the state's historical documentation. This action does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official commemorative acknowledgment of the team's performance.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Chester Lady Flyers volleyball team as the 2024 Class B State Champions. It directs the South Dakota Department of Education to issue an official proclamation honoring their achievement. The measure affects the state's educational institutions and the specific high school team by documenting their victory in the public record.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Howard Tigers as the 2024 Class B boys basketball state champions. It is a commemorative resolution that does not change any laws or policies. The measure serves to honor the team's achievement through official legislative acknowledgment.
Maddy summaryThis bill honors seven South Dakota school administrators for their outstanding service during the 2023-2024 school year. It directly affects the named individuals by formally recognizing their contributions to education in their respective districts. The key provision is a ceremonial acknowledgment of Todd Foster, Dr. Julie Hatling, Camille Kaul, Jason Kolousek, Kristi Lewis, Mark Naugle, Amanda Olinger, and Laura Welch. This measure serves as a public tribute rather than implementing new policy changes or funding allocations.
Maddy summarySB 87 modifies preauthorization requirements for specific healthcare services and adjusts utilization review standards for certain health benefit plans in South Dakota. The bill directly affects health insurance providers, healthcare facilities, and individuals seeking covered medical services by streamlining approval processes for particular treatments. Key provisions establish new criteria for when preauthorization is required and define how utilization reviews must be conducted to ensure timely access to care. These changes aim to balance cost management with patient access to necessary medical services under existing health benefit plans.
Maddy summaryThis bill honors Callie Mueller of Florence, South Dakota, for being named Miss Rodeo America 2025. It designates a state building or facility to bear her name in recognition of her achievement. The measure does not alter laws or policies but serves as a commemorative gesture to acknowledge her accomplishment.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the South Dakota Department of Revenue to submit an annual report to tribal governments detailing certain tax collections. The provision aims to increase transparency by providing tribes with information about tax revenues related to their jurisdictions. The report would be generated annually and distributed directly to tribal government entities. This change does not alter existing tax laws but adds a reporting requirement for administrative oversight.
Maddy summaryThis bill honors Donna Leslie of the South Dakota Retailers Association for her outstanding service to the business community. It is a commemorative resolution that does not create new laws or change existing policies. The measure serves to recognize her contributions rather than implement any regulatory or financial changes.
