Sen. Taffy Howard

Primary HB 1070

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

prohibit cost-sharing in certain health insurance policies for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging examinations.

Maddy summaryHB 1070 prohibits insurance companies in South Dakota from requiring patients to pay any portion of the cost for specific breast imaging tests, including diagnostic and supplemental examinations. This law directly affects individuals with health insurance in the state by ensuring these breast imaging services are covered at no out-of-pocket expense to the patient. The bill removes cost-sharing requirements such as copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance that would otherwise apply to these particular medical procedures. By eliminating these financial barriers, the legislation aims to improve access to breast imaging services for insured residents without changing the underlying insurance coverage structure.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes cost-sharing barriers for breast imaging, expanding access and protecting patient rights to essential healthcare services.95% confidence

Passed Feb 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 82

Failed · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

require an official declaration of war or other Congressional action before the South Dakota National Guard may be deployed by the federal government.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires an official declaration of war or other specific Congressional action before the South Dakota National Guard can be deployed by the federal government. It directly affects the state's National Guard units by establishing a legal barrier to federal mobilization without explicit legislative approval. The key provision mandates that federal authorities must obtain formal authorization from Congress before deploying state troops for federal purposes. This measure ensures that the state retains control over its National Guard unless Congress explicitly authorizes federal deployment. The bill focuses on clarifying the legal requirements for National Guard deployment rather than addressing broader military policy issues.

Failed Feb 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1045

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

create a share the road specialty license plate.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a specialty license plate program in South Dakota called "Share the Road," designed to promote awareness of safe driving practices among all road users. The plate design will feature graphics or slogans related to sharing the road safely, and proceeds from sales will be allocated to the state's highway safety fund. The legislation applies to vehicle owners who wish to purchase and display these specialty plates, with no changes to standard vehicle registration requirements.

TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes specialty license plates to promote safe driving practices and allocates proceeds to highway safety fund, directly supporting transportation safety infrastructure.90% confidence

Passed Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1113

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

prohibit threats made with the intent to coerce an abortion and to provide a penalty therefor.

Signed into law Mar 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1096

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

revise provisions regarding livestock identification.

Signed into law Mar 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1129

Signed into law · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

prohibit forms of discrimination in access to organ transplantation.

Signed into law Mar 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1228

Failed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

expand the ability for patients to seek investigational drugs, biological products, or devices.

Failed Mar 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1258

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

protect an individual's conscience from entities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.

Passed Mar 2, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1329

Passed · South Dakota House · Lead sponsor

require a forensic audit of election results after each presidential general election.

Passed Feb 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 606

Passed · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

urging the highest levels of safety and oversight in the operation of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.

Passed Feb 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track