Rep. Al Novstrup

Maddy summaryThis House Commemoration (HC 8003) honors Joyce Waddell for her retirement from the Bison School District after 56 years of service as a teacher, counselor, and librarian. It recognizes her total 61 years of dedication to South Dakota education, including teaching multiple generations of students and maintaining deep community connections throughout her career. The resolution is a ceremonial tribute introduced by multiple legislators, with no associated policy changes or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1074 requires counties to be compensated for administrative costs incurred when managing tax increment financing (TIF) districts created by municipalities. Specifically, counties may withhold an amount equal to their actual administration costs from the positive tax increments generated by these districts. The bill amends existing law to mandate that county treasurers deduct these costs before depositing remaining tax increments into the district's special fund. This directly affects counties that administer TIF districts and ensures they are reimbursed for associated expenses from the district's own revenue stream.

Maddy summaryHB 1075 requires local governing bodies to provide written notice to property owners at least 10 days before establishing a tax increment financing (TIF) district. The notice must inform owners their property is within the proposed district boundaries and state the intended establishment date. This bill directly affects property owners in areas where TIF districts are being considered. It adds a procedural requirement to existing law, ensuring owners receive advance notice before a TIF district is created, without changing how TIF districts operate or their financial mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Madisen Younie as 2025 South Dakota Girls State Governor and Brody Tynan as 2025 South Dakota Boys State Governor. It also recognizes the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their decades-long sponsorship of the Girls State and Boys State programs, which educate youth about U.S. government through hands-on learning. The resolution formally expresses legislative appreciation for these young leaders and the Legion's long-term coordination of the programs.

Maddy summaryHCR 6002 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative commentator, who was assassinated in 2025 at age 31. The resolution recognizes his work founding Turning Point USA at 18, his advocacy for free markets and constitutional liberties, and his influence through media and policy advising. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely symbolic. The resolution urges South Dakota citizens to reflect on Kirk’s legacy and extends condolences to his family. This is a procedural honor without legal or practical impact.

Maddy summarySB 83 requires all commercial driver license (CDL) holders and applicants in South Dakota to demonstrate English language proficiency, aligning with federal standards (49 C.F.R. § 391.11). This applies directly to individuals seeking or holding CDLs for commercial motor vehicles in the state. The bill amends existing licensing rules to add this requirement, which must be satisfied alongside other federal and state conditions like passing knowledge/skills tests and completing entry-level training. Violations may result in penalties, though specific enforcement details are not outlined in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 1059 increases the minimum liability insurance requirements for motor vehicle policies in South Dakota. The bill amends existing law to raise the current coverage limits, which currently require $25,000 for bodily injury to one person, $50,000 for two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage per accident. This change directly affects all drivers and vehicle owners in South Dakota who must carry insurance meeting these state-mandated minimums. The key mechanism is updating the statutory coverage thresholds in the insurance code to higher amounts, though the exact new figures aren't specified in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 1063 defines natural hair braiding as a service involving manual techniques like braiding, cornrowing, or weaving (using natural or synthetic fibers) without chemicals, hair-altering tools, or treatments like straightening or bleaching. The bill requires that places where this service is provided for compensation be inspected by South Dakota's Cosmetology Commission, bringing it under the state's existing cosmetology regulatory framework. It directly affects natural hair braiders operating for pay in South Dakota, ensuring their businesses meet the same inspection standards as other cosmetology service providers. The definition explicitly excludes chemical treatments, hair-altering tools, and permanent wave styles from the scope of natural hair braiding.

Maddy summaryThis commemorative resolution (HC 8001) formally recognizes National FFA Week in South Dakota for February 21-28, 2026. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture by the South Dakota Legislature to honor the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization. The resolution cites FFA's role in agricultural education, youth development, and community service across the state. As a non-binding commemoration, it has no legal or financial impact on the state or its residents.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 80 prohibits the sale or distribution of delta-9 THC products (including related compounds like delta-8 and THC-O) to anyone under 21 years old. It directly affects retailers selling these products and minors attempting to purchase them. The law makes it a Class 2 misdemeanor to sell such products to underage individuals, with limited exceptions for parents or guardians purchasing on behalf of their children. The bill also bans underage possession, consumption, or purchasing on behalf of minors for these specific THC products.