Sen. Joy Hohn

Maddy summaryThis bill provides property tax relief to senior citizens who own and occupy single-family homes in South Dakota. It establishes a tax exemption or reduction for eligible homeowners meeting specific age and residency requirements. The legislation aims to lower the financial burden of property taxes for qualifying seniors by modifying how their property values are assessed or taxed. The measure directly affects elderly homeowners and local taxing authorities, with no changes to the broader tax code structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires pipeline project applicants to obtain necessary county permits before submitting their applications to the Public Utilities Commission. The change shifts the permitting sequence so that local county approvals must be secured first, rather than being processed simultaneously with state-level reviews. This procedural adjustment directly affects pipeline companies seeking to build infrastructure in South Dakota counties. The bill does not alter the substantive requirements for pipeline construction but modifies the administrative order in which permits are obtained.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for how the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission notifies the public and holds hearings. It directly affects utility companies, their customers, and members of the public who participate in commission proceedings. The legislation clarifies existing procedures to ensure notices are properly delivered and hearings are conducted with clear timelines and requirements. These changes aim to make the regulatory process more transparent and consistent without altering the commission's core authority.

Maddy summaryHB 1247 proposes changes to the licensure requirements for massage therapists in South Dakota. The bill would modify the current standards for obtaining a massage therapy license and establishes penalties for individuals who practice without meeting these new requirements. These changes directly affect massage therapists seeking licensure and the public they serve. The legislation aims to clarify professional standards and provide enforcement mechanisms for non-compliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies aircraft registration fees in South Dakota and establishes penalties for non-compliance. It directly affects aircraft owners and operators who must register their planes with the state. The legislation adjusts the fee structure and outlines consequences for failing to pay or maintain proper registration. These changes aim to streamline the registration process while ensuring accountability through defined penalties.

Maddy summarySB 184 repeals the current aircraft registration fees in South Dakota and replaces them with a new fee schedule. This change directly affects aircraft owners and operators within the state who must register their planes. The bill establishes a new pricing structure for these registrations, though the specific amounts are not detailed in the summary. By updating the fee system, the legislation aims to modernize how aircraft registration charges are collected.

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.