Sen. Tom Pischke

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies South Dakota's laws regarding fluoridation in public water supplies by repealing enforcement provisions and adjusting certain requirements. It directly affects local governments and water utilities that manage public water systems in the state. The key changes involve removing specific enforcement mechanisms and altering compliance standards related to water fluoridation practices. The legislation aims to update regulatory frameworks without mandating or prohibiting fluoridation itself.

Maddy summarySB 125 requires that reports generated by automatic tabulating equipment be made available for public inspection. This law directly affects government agencies and organizations that use such equipment to collect and process data. The bill mandates that these reports be accessible to the public, ensuring transparency in how information is compiled and presented. By removing barriers to access, the legislation aims to allow citizens to review official records produced by automated systems.

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 summaryThis bill prohibits the use of drones to assess real property for taxation purposes in South Dakota. It directly affects local tax assessors, property owners, and drone operators who might otherwise use aerial technology for property valuation. The legislation establishes penalties for anyone who violates this ban, ensuring that property assessments continue to rely on traditional methods rather than unmanned aerial vehicles. By restricting drone usage in this specific context, the bill aims to maintain established assessment procedures while preventing unauthorized aerial surveillance for tax evaluation.

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 proposes that South Dakota apply to the U.S. Congress for a constitutional convention to propose amendments focused on limiting federal government power. The requested amendments would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, further restrict its jurisdiction, and limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials. If approved by enough states, this application could lead to a constitutional convention where proposed changes would need to be ratified by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution. The bill directly affects South Dakota's role in the federal constitutional amendment process.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of voter centers in any county within South Dakota. It directly affects local election officials and voters who might have relied on these alternative voting locations. The key provision is a blanket ban on establishing or operating voter centers, requiring all voting to occur at traditional polling places instead. This change removes a flexible option for counties to accommodate voters who face challenges traveling to specific polling locations. The legislation does not specify alternative arrangements, leaving counties to manage voting access under the new restrictions.

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.