Sen. Carl Perry

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the South Dakota Legislature to conduct an interim study on property tax reduction and homeownership preservation. The study will examine how current tax policies affect home ownership and explore potential ways to lower property taxes for residents. It does not enact any immediate tax changes but instead focuses on gathering information and recommendations for future legislative action. The primary audience for this study includes state policymakers, homeowners, and local government officials.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that expresses the South Dakota Legislature's preference for the federal government to maintain government-to-government relations with tribal nations, following the policy established during the Reagan administration. It does not create new laws or directly affect any specific groups but instead serves as a formal statement of legislative intent directed at the federal administration. The resolution urges the Trump-Vance administration and the Office of Management and Budget to uphold this specific approach to tribal relations. As a non-binding resolution, it does not have the force of law and cannot be enforced.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to South Dakota that would tie the state's obligation to expand Medicaid coverage to the level of federal funding provided for the program. It directly affects South Dakota residents and the state government by establishing a condition under which expanded Medicaid benefits must be implemented. The key provision requires that the state only expand Medicaid if the federal government contributes a sufficient level of financial assistance, effectively making state participation dependent on federal financial support levels. This change would alter the state's current Medicaid obligations by adding a financial condition precedent to the expansion requirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the state of South Dakota from using eminent domain to acquire private property for the construction of pipelines transporting carbon dioxide. It directly affects landowners and communities that might otherwise face forced property acquisition for such infrastructure projects. The key provision restricts the government's power of eminent domain specifically to carbon oxide pipeline projects, leaving other types of pipeline projects unaffected. This change aims to limit government authority over private property rights in the context of carbon capture and storage infrastructure development.

Maddy summaryThis bill adjusts the timeframe for public safety answering points to submit their annual reports. It directly affects the administrative schedule for these entities without changing their core responsibilities. The change is procedural and does not alter funding, staffing, or operational requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1173 removes the existing limit on how much property owners in South Dakota can be charged for road improvement projects. This change allows local governments to assess higher fees on properties that benefit from new or upgraded roads without hitting a previous monetary ceiling. The bill directly affects property owners in areas where road improvement projects are planned, as they may now face increased assessment amounts. By eliminating the cap, the legislation gives communities more flexibility to fund necessary infrastructure upgrades through property assessments.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes moving money from the South Dakota-bred racing fund to the special racing revolving fund. The change directly affects the state's horse racing financial management by reallocating existing funds between two related accounts. No new money is created or spent; the bill simply shifts current resources from one designated pool to another. This adjustment allows the state to consolidate financial resources for racing operations without altering the total amount available.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits candidates for federal office from accepting contributions or loans from authorized committees established for their campaigns. It directly affects federal candidates and their campaign finance operations within South Dakota. The key provision is a ban on financial support from these specific committees, aiming to restrict how federal candidates can raise funds. This change applies only to federal office positions and does not alter rules for state or local elections.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Dan Gallagher, a teacher at Roncalli Middle School in Aberdeen, as the 2024-2025 South Dakota Milken Educator. The legislation formally recognizes his contributions to education through an official state honor. It does not alter existing laws or create new programs but serves as a commemorative resolution to acknowledge his achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Glenn Muller of Davis by recognizing him as the 2025 Agribusiness Citizen of the Year, an award given by the Agribusiness Division of the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. It formally acknowledges his contributions to the agribusiness community through a legislative resolution. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a commemorative recognition of his achievements in the field.