Rep. Tony Randolph

Maddy summaryHB 1145 amends the rules for maintaining and publishing South Dakota's statewide voter registration file. The bill directly affects the Secretary of State's office and individuals who manage voter records. It updates procedures for how voter information is stored, accessed, and made available to the public. The changes aim to improve the accuracy and accessibility of voter registration data without altering who can vote.

Maddy summaryThis bill would grant legal immunity to off-duty law enforcement officers who make a citizen's arrest or assist with a lawful arrest. The provision aims to protect these officers from civil liability when they act in this capacity. It directly affects law enforcement personnel who are not currently on duty at the time of the arrest. The bill does not change existing arrest laws but instead provides additional legal protection for specific off-duty actions.

Maddy summaryHB 1171 requires South Dakota schools to include instruction on human growth and development as part of their health curriculum. This bill directly affects school districts and educators by mandating specific educational content related to human development. The key provision ensures that students receive structured learning about their physical and emotional growth during their schooling. Schools must integrate this topic into existing health education programs without adding new subject areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires high school health education in South Dakota to include instruction on human sexuality and human development within the womb. The legislation directly affects high schools and their health curriculum by mandating specific content coverage on these topics. It aims to ensure students receive information about human development from conception through adolescence as part of their required health education. The bill focuses on curriculum standards rather than prescribing specific teaching methods or materials.

Maddy summaryHB 1140 establishes oversight procedures for the governor's use of emergency powers in South Dakota. The bill requires the governor to submit written reports to the legislature detailing the reasons for declaring an emergency and the specific actions taken during the emergency period. It also mandates that emergency declarations include clear expiration dates and outlines the process for legislative review of emergency orders. This legislation directly affects the governor's authority to declare emergencies and impacts state agencies and officials who implement emergency measures. The bill aims to create a structured framework for accountability while maintaining the governor's ability to respond to urgent situations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires healthcare providers in South Dakota to submit medical, dental, and pharmaceutical claims data to the state Division of Insurance. The collected information would be used to create a centralized health care data system for analysis and oversight purposes. Healthcare facilities and insurance companies would be directly affected by the new reporting requirements. The legislation aims to improve data collection without specifying particular policy outcomes or advocating for specific healthcare reforms.

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 1103 modifies the voter registration deadline in South Dakota, directly affecting eligible voters who wish to register to vote. The bill adjusts the specific date by which citizens must complete the registration process before an upcoming election. This change ensures that the registration timeline aligns with updated state requirements or election schedules. The provision does not alter who can vote but rather when the registration must be finalized.

Maddy summarySB 105 proposes to designate Election Day as a legal holiday in South Dakota, meaning state and local government offices would close and employees would be exempt from work requirements on that day. The bill directly affects government workers, businesses, and the general public by establishing Election Day as a recognized day off similar to other state holidays. Under this measure, businesses could choose to close or remain open, but government facilities would be required to shut down for the day. This change aims to facilitate higher voter turnout by reducing barriers to voting on Election Day. The legislation focuses solely on the procedural status of Election Day without addressing specific voting procedures or election administration details.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires an official declaration of war or other specific Congressional action before the South Dakota National Guard can be deployed by the federal government. It directly affects the state's National Guard units by establishing a legal barrier to federal mobilization without explicit legislative approval. The key provision mandates that federal authorities must obtain formal authorization from Congress before deploying state troops for federal purposes. This measure ensures that the state retains control over its National Guard unless Congress explicitly authorizes federal deployment. The bill focuses on clarifying the legal requirements for National Guard deployment rather than addressing broader military policy issues.