Sen. Kevin Jensen

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of certain funds that were specifically allocated for constructing a prison facility in South Dakota. It directly affects state budget administrators and officials responsible for managing appropriations related to prison construction projects. The key provision restricts spending from these designated funds on the prison construction, effectively limiting how the money can be utilized for that purpose. This measure does not eliminate the funds but rather restricts their application to the originally intended project.

Maddy summaryHB 1010 requires certain programs and institutions in South Dakota to submit cost model reports detailing their financial structures and operational expenses. This legislation directly affects organizations that receive state funding or operate under specific regulatory frameworks, mandating transparency in how they allocate resources. The bill establishes a reporting mechanism where these entities must provide detailed financial data to state officials for review and oversight. By standardizing cost reporting requirements, the law aims to improve accountability and ensure public funds are utilized efficiently across covered programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits South Dakota state agencies from enforcing or implementing directives issued by intergovernmental organizations. It applies to all state departments and officials who might otherwise comply with such external mandates. The legislation establishes penalties for any person or entity that violates this prohibition by enforcing or implementing these directives. The bill aims to ensure state compliance with state laws over external organizational requirements.

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 604 expresses the legislature's support for expanding transportation services available to veterans in the state who are receiving medical care. This resolution encourages efforts to improve how veterans can access necessary medical appointments and treatment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that formally acknowledges and celebrates the sister-state relationship between South Dakota and Taiwan. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the diplomatic and cultural ties between the two regions. The resolution is intended to honor the existing partnership without altering any legal or governmental procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes creating a standardized system to award academic credit or certification for military service in South Dakota. It would establish clear guidelines for how veterans can receive recognition for their service through educational institutions. The legislation aims to streamline the process by setting uniform standards across different schools and organizations. This change would directly benefit military service members seeking academic credit for their training and experience. The bill focuses on administrative procedures rather than altering existing laws or funding.

Maddy summarySB 10 would reduce the waiting period before public records of the Governor or Lieutenant Governor in South Dakota become accessible to the public. Currently, these records are sealed for a set number of years after the official's term ends, but this bill proposes shortening that timeframe. The change would apply to all individuals who have served in these executive roles, allowing researchers and citizens to access their official documents sooner than under current law. This adjustment aims to increase transparency while maintaining some protection for sensitive information during the transition period.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies how measures initiated or referred within political subdivisions in South Dakota are enacted and when they take effect. It directly affects local governments and officials who manage ballot initiatives and referendums at the county or municipal level. The legislation provides clearer rules for the timing and process of implementing these local measures, ensuring consistency in how they become official. By defining specific procedures, the bill aims to reduce confusion about when local initiatives become legally binding.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits local governments in South Dakota from interfering with federal immigration enforcement activities. It requires local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal authorities on immigration-related matters and restricts local officials from creating policies that contradict federal immigration laws. The legislation directly affects county sheriffs, municipal police departments, and other local government entities by limiting their ability to challenge or obstruct federal immigration operations.

Maddy summaryHB 1117 modifies South Dakota's existing laws regarding the use of mobile electronic devices while operating a vehicle. The bill directly affects drivers by updating the rules that govern when and how they may use phones or other electronic devices behind the wheel. Key provisions likely adjust the specific restrictions or exceptions allowed for device usage during driving. This legislative change aims to clarify or alter current regulations to better address driver behavior and safety standards. The bill focuses on concrete policy adjustments to the state's driving laws without speculating on broader impacts.