Sen. Carl Perry

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration that honors Cecelia Fire Thunder for her achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service. It recognizes her historic role as the first woman elected president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in 2004 and her career as a nurse, health educator, and community advocate. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to Indigenous rights, women's empowerment, and her work building bridges between tribal nations and the state of South Dakota.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration that formally honors the legacy and strength of grandmothers in South Dakota. It recognizes their vital roles as caregivers, cultural leaders, and community pillars across diverse backgrounds including tribal traditions. The resolution acknowledges the sacrifices grandmothers make in raising families and preserving cultural heritage without granting any new laws or funding. This symbolic measure serves to publicly acknowledge their contributions rather than enact policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration honoring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, a scholar and advocate of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. It formally recognizes her contributions to Native American studies, her academic work at Eastern Washington University and Arizona State University, and her advocacy for Indigenous sovereignty and land rights. The resolution expresses gratitude from the South Dakota Legislature for her achievements and enduring impact on Indigenous education and scholarship.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration honoring Ashlan Carlow-Blount, a senior student-athlete from Mahpíya Lúta High School, for her achievements in athletics, academics, and leadership. The resolution formally recognizes her accomplishments in basketball and track, her academic success including National Honor Society membership and scholarship offers, and her role as a community leader representing the Oglala Lakota people. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to her school, community, and state.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration honoring Jeremy Ask, the wrestling coach at Canton C-Hawks in South Dakota. It recognizes his achievements as a two-time state champion wrestler and highlights his coaching milestones, including becoming the first coach in state history to lead both girls and boys teams to state championships in the same year. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to high school wrestling in Canton and South Dakota through the 101st Legislature. No new laws or policies are enacted; the bill serves solely as an official recognition of his accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration that honors TKO's Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for their outstanding service during the legislative session. It recognizes the catering team for providing meals to legislators, staff, and visitors throughout the Capitol Building, contributing to a positive work environment. The resolution formally acknowledges their dedication and high-quality food service, but does not create any new laws, regulations, or funding.

Maddy summarySB 220 directs South Dakota's Department of Corrections to conduct a study evaluating juvenile correctional and residential facilities. The study must examine best practices, therapeutic housing models, vocational training combined with mental health services, and staff-to-youth ratios, including inspections at three facilities outside South Dakota. The bill appropriates $50,000 from the general fund to cover study costs and requires a written report to the Legislative Research Council by September 1, 2026. This is a procedural study bill with no direct policy changes or new requirements for facilities, solely aimed at gathering information for future decisions.

Maddy summarySouth Dakota's SB 122 creates a legal duty for people present during emergencies to assist others at risk of serious injury, by attempting to contact law enforcement or medical help if safely possible. This duty applies to ordinary citizens, not professionals like EMTs or police who are already paid for their services. Violating this duty is a Class 2 misdemeanor, a minor criminal offense. The bill also provides legal immunity from civil lawsuits for unpaid helpers who act reasonably, but not for those receiving compensation for their assistance.

Maddy summaryHB 1056 requires South Dakota's Department of Social Services to submit a federal waiver request by September 1, 2026, to exclude soft drinks from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill defines "soft drink" as nonalcoholic sweetened beverages (excluding milk, milk substitutes, and approved juices) and mandates annual waiver requests if initially denied. If approved, the restriction would take effect within six months, directly affecting SNAP participants who currently purchase soft drinks with benefits. This policy change would alter eligibility under federal SNAP rules for South Dakota recipients.

Maddy summaryHB 1233 modifies South Dakota's tax collection agreements with Indian tribes by expanding the list of state taxes tribes can collect on behalf of the state. The bill adds 13 specific taxes to the existing list, including retail sales tax, cigarette tax, motor vehicle excise tax, and remote seller sales tax. Under the agreement, tribes would collect these taxes and the state would retain a set percentage of the collected revenue as an administrative fee. This directly affects tribal governments (as tax collectors) and South Dakota's Department of Revenue (as the state entity managing collections).