Maddy summarySB 240 appropriates $5 million from South Dakota's general fund to create a rural access infrastructure fund, directly affecting all counties by providing funding for infrastructure improvements on township and county secondary roads. Funds are distributed to counties based on their proportion of small structures (like bridges or culverts) on these roads relative to the statewide total, calculated using data reported to the Department of Transportation. The bill requires the Department of Revenue to distribute no more than one-third of the funds annually across fiscal years 2026-2028, with unspent funds reverting by June 2031. It declares an emergency to expedite implementation, focusing solely on the concrete funding mechanism and distribution rules without advocating for outcomes.
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Maddy summarySB 133 amends South Dakota's administrative law to strengthen legislative oversight of agency rulemaking. It clarifies that a "major rule" is defined as one likely to cost businesses, individuals, or local governments over $1 million in implementation or compliance costs over five years. The bill requires the Interim Rules Review Committee to establish an annual public meeting schedule by the first Monday after the legislative session ends and mandates all committee meetings be open with public input opportunities. This directly affects state agencies creating rules (like departments or commissions) and the committee tasked with reviewing them. The changes aim to formalize the committee's review process and ensure public transparency for rules with significant economic impacts.
Maddy summarySB 88 clarifies the process for entities seeking to examine private property for public projects (like utility lines) without the owner's permission. It requires such entities to provide 30 days' written notice detailing the property area, timing, and purpose, and pay for any damage caused - $500 upfront for common carrier projects. Property owners can challenge the examination in court within 30 days of receiving notice. The bill applies only to projects needing a siting permit (e.g., utilities), not state entities, and defines "examination" as a minimally invasive inspection causing minor soil disturbance.
Maddy summarySB 124 bans the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products containing cell-cultured protein in South Dakota from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2036. It directly affects food businesses, restaurants, and retailers selling such products, defining "cell-cultured protein" as any human food product grown from animal cells outside a live animal (excluding fermented foods, pharmaceuticals, and similar non-meat products). Violations are classified as Class 2 misdemeanors, with the state department authorized to inspect food establishments, issue stop-sale orders, and potentially suspend business licenses upon conviction. The law creates a 10-year temporary prohibition without specifying broader regulatory changes beyond this ban.
Maddy summarySB 98 requires operators of virtual currency kiosks in South Dakota to obtain a license under existing financial regulations (Chapter 51A-17). It mandates detailed reporting to the state, including transaction volumes, user complaints, refund requests, and suspicious activity. The bill also requires kiosk operators to provide users with receipts containing transaction details, exchange rates, virtual currency addresses, and refund policies. These provisions directly affect kiosk operators (licensees) and users engaging in virtual currency transactions at these locations. The law aims to increase transparency and accountability in virtual currency kiosk operations.
Maddy summaryHB 1092 updates South Dakota's open records law by clarifying which government records can be kept private. It exempts specific categories, including student personal information (except directory details), medical records (excluding birth/death records), trade secrets, attorney work product, law enforcement investigation details, property appraisal records, and security plans for buildings or critical infrastructure. The bill explicitly states it does not change existing laws regarding birth/death records or certain law enforcement privileges. This affects public entities like schools, hospitals, police departments, and government agencies that handle these exempt records.
Maddy summaryHB 1323 amends South Dakota law to require that petitions referring county or municipal ordinances/resolutions to voters be filed within **45 days** of the ordinance's adoption, instead of the previous timeframe. This affects **voters** in counties or municipalities who wish to challenge local government decisions through a referendum. The bill specifies that petitions must be signed by **at least 5% of registered voters** (based on the last general election's total), and it updates related sections (like §7-18A-15) to reflect this 45-day deadline. The change streamlines the process but does not alter which ordinances/resolutions can be referred (e.g., those affecting public safety remain excluded).
Maddy summaryHB 1099 would reclassify FDA-approved psilocybin medications from Schedule I to Schedule IV under South Dakota law. This change would allow medical providers to prescribe these specific pharmaceutical products without the strict restrictions currently applied to Schedule I substances. The bill specifically affects only psilocybin in drug products approved by the FDA, not raw psilocybin or unapproved formulations. This amendment aligns South Dakota's scheduling with federal approval status for medical use.
Maddy summaryHB 1106 clarifies the term structure for county extension board members in South Dakota. It revises Section 13-54-11 to specify that board members serve staggered terms expiring annually on January 10th, replacing inconsistent phrasing about "one-to-three years." This change directly affects county extension boards and their appointment process, ensuring clear annual expiration dates for terms. The bill does not alter board composition requirements (such as farmer representation or county commissioner membership) or substantive responsibilities.
Maddy summaryHB 1164 makes it a Class 5 felony for licensed healthcare providers to use reproductive material (like sperm or eggs) without a patient’s written consent during assisted reproduction procedures (e.g., IVF). It directly affects healthcare providers, patients, donors, and children born from such procedures. The bill establishes civil liability, allowing patients, spouses, intended parents, children, or donors to sue for $10,000 in liquidated damages plus other costs and attorney fees. Lawsuits must be filed within five years of the child’s 18th birthday or when evidence (like DNA results) is discovered.