Rep. Mike Derby

Maddy summaryHB 1135 appropriates $101 from South Dakota's general fund to enhance the state's economic health. The bill directs the state to approve vouchers and pay authorized expenditures using this amount, with unspent funds reverting per standard procedures. It is a procedural appropriation with no specific programs or recipient details defined. The measure becomes effective June 30, 2026. This is a minimal, procedural budget allocation without targeted economic programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1134 appropriates $101 from South Dakota's general fund to support state economic development efforts. The bill authorizes the state to approve payments for these purposes and requires unspent funds to revert per standard state procedures by June 30, 2026. This is a simple fiscal appropriation with no new programs or direct impact on specific entities beyond state budget allocations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration that recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Legislative Research Council, a nonpartisan agency established in 1951 to support the South Dakota Legislature. The resolution formally acknowledges the Council's growth from a single staff member to a professional team of 32 full-time employees who handle bill drafting, research, fiscal analysis, and legislative operations. It also honors the dedicated staff, both past and present, for their behind-the-scenes work that enables legislators to focus on public policymaking. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official recognition of the Council's long-standing service to the state's legislative institution.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a legislative commemoration that honors the South Dakota Health Care Association on its seventy-fifth anniversary. It recognizes the organization's seventy-five years of providing assistance and long-term care services to elderly individuals and persons with disabilities in South Dakota. The bill formally congratulates the association for its life-enhancing work and lists the current members of its Board of Directors. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $101 from South Dakota's general fund for state development purposes, with no specific projects or recipients defined. It authorizes the state auditor to pay expenses through vouchers and requires unspent funds to revert per standard state procedures (Chapter 4-8). The bill has no substantive policy changes, as it merely allocates a minimal sum without detailing how or where the funds will be used. It is procedural in nature, effective June 30, 2026.

Maddy summarySouth Dakota's Senate Concurrent Resolution 603 supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in establishing a federal working group of nutrition experts to develop evidence-based national standards for foods and beverages that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The resolution does not create new law but urges Congress to pass legislation implementing the working group’s recommendations, which would align SNAP purchasing rules with current nutrition science and dietary guidelines. It directly affects the federal SNAP program, which provides food assistance to millions of low-income Americans, including South Dakota residents. The resolution emphasizes that national standards require federal action to ensure consistency, avoid state administrative costs, and prevent future policy reversals. This is a supportive measure for federal policy development, not a direct change to SNAP benefits or eligibility.

Maddy summarySouth Dakota's House and Senate passed HCR 6005, a concurrent resolution recognizing January as National Blood Donor Month. The resolution highlights the critical need for blood donations (citing that transfusions occur every two seconds in the U.S. and type O blood is most urgently needed) and urges citizens, businesses, and organizations to support blood drives and acknowledge donors. It does not create new laws or funding but symbolically encourages regular donation and community blood drive participation. This is a procedural resolution focused on raising awareness, not implementing policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants legislative approval for a future water permit application submitted by the Western Dakota Regional Water System. It allows the water system to proceed with obtaining a permit for future water use, which is necessary for their planned infrastructure projects. The measure does not authorize the water use itself but provides the required legislative consent for the permit process to move forward.

Maddy summaryHB 1167 allocates state funds to support development projects in South Dakota. The bill directly affects state agencies responsible for distributing and managing these appropriations. Its key provision is the authorization of financial resources for unspecified development initiatives within the state. This legislation does not detail specific projects or outcomes, focusing solely on the appropriation mechanism.

Maddy summaryHB 1170 allocates state funds to support economic development initiatives within South Dakota. The bill directly impacts state agencies responsible for managing economic growth programs and businesses seeking financial assistance. Key provisions include the authorization of specific budget amounts designated for projects aimed at fostering job creation and business expansion. This legislation provides the financial framework necessary to implement approved economic development strategies without altering existing regulatory requirements.