Rep. Dylan Jordan

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to honor healthcare workers who died or were at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Dakota. It would likely establish a formal recognition program or memorial to acknowledge their service and sacrifice. The measure does not create new funding or policy changes but focuses on commemorative recognition. It directly affects state officials responsible for memorial initiatives and the families of affected healthcare workers.

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 summarySB 112 establishes a formal process for parents in South Dakota to submit concerns about their children's education to public schools. The bill requires schools to review these parental concerns and work toward resolving them through a structured procedure. This legislation directly affects parents, school administrators, and public school systems by creating a standardized way to address educational disagreements. The process aims to facilitate communication and problem-solving between families and schools without requiring immediate escalation to higher authorities.

Maddy summaryHB 1017 requires schools in South Dakota to accept cash payments for admission to school-affiliated events. This provision directly affects school districts, event organizers, and families attending these events by mandating that cash be treated as a valid form of payment. The bill ensures that individuals cannot be denied entry to school events solely because they pay with cash rather than other payment methods. This change applies to all school-sponsored activities where admission fees are charged.

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 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.

Maddy summaryHB 1078 establishes rules for how individuals can disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status when donating blood. The bill requires blood collection facilities to inform donors about their vaccination status and allows donors to choose whether to share this information with the facility. It also mandates that blood banks maintain records of vaccination status for donors who choose to disclose it. This legislation directly affects blood donation centers and individuals who wish to donate blood in South Dakota.

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 establishes a program in South Dakota that allows parents to open and use educational empowerment accounts for their children's schooling. The accounts would be funded through state tax dollars and could be used to pay for private school tuition, tutoring, or other educational services. The legislation also includes penalties for individuals who misuse the funds or fail to comply with the program's requirements. This policy change directly affects South Dakota families seeking alternative educational options for their children.

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.