Sen. Paul Miskimins

Primary SCR 602

Passed · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.

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.

Passed Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 130

Passed · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

authorize the shipment of distilled spirits direct to consumers, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the direct shipment of distilled spirits from producers to consumers in South Dakota. It establishes a legal framework allowing producers to ship alcohol directly to individuals without going through intermediate retailers. The legislation also defines penalties for violations of the new shipping rules. This change affects alcohol producers, consumers, and existing distribution channels by creating a new pathway for alcohol sales.

Passed Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1156

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

provide for the administrative approval of certain drainage applications by counties.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows counties in South Dakota to approve certain drainage applications without needing additional state-level administrative approval. It directly affects local county officials and property owners seeking drainage permits by shifting some approval authority to the county level. The key provision grants counties the power to review and approve drainage applications that meet specific criteria, streamlining the process for local infrastructure projects. This change aims to reduce bureaucratic delays while maintaining oversight through county-level review.

Passed Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 7

Signed into law · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 7 (SB 7) aims to prohibit state and local government entities in South Dakota from adopting or implementing specific policies related to immigration enforcement. This measure would restrict the authority of government agencies by preventing them from creating or carrying out these particular types of policies. While the bill's title indicates a focus on "certain policies," the exact nature of these prohibited policies is not detailed. The bill directly affects these government entities and could indirectly impact individuals who might otherwise be subject to such policies.

ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits state and local governments from adopting immigration enforcement policies, which limits immigrant protections and restricts government actions related to immigration.95% confidence

Signed into law Feb 10, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1156

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

revise provisions regarding weed removal along highways.

Signed into law Mar 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1278

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

revise the child support obligation schedule.

Signed into law Mar 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1102

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

reduce the exempt commercial policyholder aggregate premium requirement.

Signed into law Mar 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 130

Signed into law · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

authorize the Board of Regents to acquire property, contract for the design and construction of the Dakota State University Applied Research Lab, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law Mar 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 122

Signed into law · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

prohibit private funding of election costs except for gifts of a nominal and intrinsic value.

Signed into law Mar 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1209

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

make an appropriation to the Board of Regents for improving the National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.

Signed into law Mar 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors