Sen. Tom Pischke

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that urges the South Dakota State Investment Council to consider investing state funds in Bitcoin. It directly affects the State Investment Council and the state's investment portfolio by recommending the inclusion of cryptocurrency as an investment option. The resolution does not mandate any specific action but serves as a formal recommendation to the council's leadership. It is a non-binding measure that expresses legislative support for exploring Bitcoin investments without creating legal obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 1202 would allow the South Dakota state government to allocate funds to invest in Bitcoin. The bill directly affects state financial institutions and officials responsible for managing public funds. It authorizes the state to purchase and hold Bitcoin as part of its investment portfolio, subject to existing financial regulations. This change would enable the state to participate in cryptocurrency markets alongside traditional investment options.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit real property taxes in South Dakota to a flat rate. It would directly affect property owners across the state by capping the amount of tax they can be charged on their real estate. The amendment would require voter approval at the next general election before taking effect. This change aims to provide greater predictability and stability for property owners by preventing tax rates from fluctuating beyond the established flat limit.

Maddy summarySB 104 requires the publication of cast vote records from automatic tabulating equipment used in elections and allocates funding to support this process. The bill directly affects election officials and state agencies responsible for managing voting systems and election records. By mandating the release of these records, the legislation aims to increase transparency in how votes are counted and recorded during elections. The appropriation provision ensures that necessary resources are available to implement and maintain this publication requirement.

Maddy summarySB 181 establishes legal visitation rights for noncustodial parents of children born out of wedlock in South Dakota. The bill allows these parents to petition the court for visitation schedules, ensuring they can maintain a relationship with their minor children. It applies to all unmarried parents regardless of gender and requires courts to consider the best interests of the child when determining visitation arrangements. This legislation creates a formal process for fathers and mothers who are not married to the child's mother to seek court-ordered visitation time.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state budget process by adjusting the deadlines for submitting budget requests. It directly affects state agencies and departments that prepare annual budget proposals. The key provision changes the specific dates by which these agencies must submit their requests to the legislature. This adjustment aims to align the budget submission timeline with updated procedural requirements. The bill does not alter the overall budget structure or spending limits, only the administrative schedule for submissions.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to South Dakota that would require petition signatures for constitutional amendments to be gathered from every county in the state. The change aims to ensure broader geographic representation by preventing amendments from being driven solely by voters in densely populated areas. If passed, this would alter the current process by mandating a more distributed collection of signatures across the state. The amendment would directly affect citizens seeking to propose constitutional changes through the petition process.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that all spending from the Department of Game, Fish and Parks be included in the state's general appropriation bill rather than being funded through separate budget processes. The change affects state budgeting procedures by consolidating how funds for wildlife and parks management are allocated and tracked. By moving these expenditures into the general budget, the bill aims to streamline the approval process and ensure consistent oversight across all state spending. This procedural adjustment does not alter the department's existing programs but changes how its funding is formally authorized each fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill reorganizes the regulatory structure for barbering and cosmetology in South Dakota by eliminating the Board of Barber Examiners and Cosmetology Commission and establishing a new Cosmetology and Barbering Board. The new board will have authority to oversee licensing, enforce regulations, and impose penalties for violations within the industry. The legislation also includes provisions for funding the board's operations through a specific appropriation. This change affects barbers, cosmetologists, and salon owners who currently operate under the existing commission structure.

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.