Rep. Travis Ismay

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the transfer of state funds and provides an appropriation for the operations of the South Dakota State Library. It directly affects the state library by ensuring it has the necessary financial resources to continue its functions. The key mechanism involves moving specific moneys from one state account to another and allocating additional funds for library operations. This legislative action supports the library's ability to serve the public without changing its core mission or services.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of drones to assess real property for taxation purposes in South Dakota. It directly affects local tax assessors, property owners, and drone operators who might otherwise use aerial technology for property valuation. The legislation establishes penalties for anyone who violates this ban, ensuring that property assessments continue to rely on traditional methods rather than unmanned aerial vehicles. By restricting drone usage in this specific context, the bill aims to maintain established assessment procedures while preventing unauthorized aerial surveillance for tax evaluation.

Maddy summaryHB 1104 proposes changes to the requirements for paper ballots in South Dakota elections. The bill directly affects election officials and voters by modifying how ballots must be printed, handled, or recorded. Specific provisions likely include adjustments to ballot design, distribution methods, or verification processes to ensure accuracy and accessibility. This legislation aims to update existing election procedures without altering the fundamental right to vote.

Maddy summaryHB 1209 removes the legal authorization that currently allows probationers and parolees in South Dakota to use medical cannabis. This change means individuals under community supervision can no longer legally access medical marijuana, even if they have a valid medical condition. The bill directly affects people on probation or parole who rely on medical cannabis for treatment. It does not change the state's existing medical cannabis program for the general population, only restricting access for those under supervision.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the state of South Dakota from engaging with "natural asset companies," which are defined as entities holding rights to manage or restore ecological resources like soil, water, and biodiversity. It bans state agencies from leasing public land to these companies, investing state money in them, or entering into any business agreements that would grant them an interest in state resources. Additionally, the bill prevents natural assets from being transferred to such companies and requires the Secretary of State to revoke or deny business licenses for any entity that operates as a natural asset company. The law explicitly excludes nonprofits, privately held farms, and companies providing physical ecosystem services from these restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill expresses the South Dakota state government's opposition to carbon dioxide pipelines and urges President Trump not to use federal eminent domain powers to interfere with the Summit Carbon Solutions project. It directly affects state officials and federal authorities by formally recording the legislature's stance on the pipeline issue. The key provision is a declarative statement affirming the state's rejection of such infrastructure while calling for federal restraint in this specific case. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal position statement on an ongoing environmental and regulatory matter.

Maddy summaryHB 1087 would allow voters in South Dakota counties to remove county commissioners from office through a recall election. The bill establishes a process where a petition signed by a specified percentage of registered voters can trigger a special election to decide whether a commissioner should be removed. If the recall election is held and the majority of voters approve it, the commissioner would be removed from their position. This legislation directly affects county commissioners and the voters within South Dakota counties who would participate in the recall process.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants free admission to South Dakota state parks and recreation areas for current and former members of the South Dakota National Guard, their spouses, and their dependents. It removes any existing fees or charges for these individuals and their families when visiting state-managed recreational facilities. The provision applies to all state parks and recreation areas under the jurisdiction of the state. This change aims to provide ongoing access to outdoor spaces for military service members and their families without requiring legislative approval for each individual visit.

Maddy summaryHB 1055 modifies the certification requirements for medical cannabis in South Dakota, directly affecting patients and healthcare providers who currently use the program. The bill updates the criteria that doctors must meet to recommend medical cannabis to patients, ensuring the certification process aligns with current medical standards. These changes aim to streamline how physicians obtain the necessary credentials to participate in the state's medical cannabis system. The legislation focuses on administrative updates rather than expanding or restricting patient access to the program.

Maddy summaryHB 1048 requires businesses in South Dakota to accept cash as a form of payment for certain transactions, directly affecting merchants and consumers who use cash. The bill mandates that cash cannot be refused for purchases up to a specified dollar amount, ensuring cash remains a viable payment option. This provision aims to prevent businesses from discriminating against customers who prefer or rely on cash payments. The law applies to retail transactions and other specified commercial exchanges within the state.