Sen. Tamara Grove

Maddy summaryThis bill requires South Dakota schools to display the Ten Commandments alongside other historical documents in classrooms. It mandates that these documents be included in the curriculum to provide context for students studying American history and law. The legislation affects public and private educational institutions within the state by establishing specific display and teaching requirements. This measure aims to ensure students encounter foundational legal and moral texts as part of their education.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of drones to assess real property for taxation purposes in South Dakota. It directly affects local tax assessors, property owners, and drone operators who might otherwise use aerial technology for property valuation. The legislation establishes penalties for anyone who violates this ban, ensuring that property assessments continue to rely on traditional methods rather than unmanned aerial vehicles. By restricting drone usage in this specific context, the bill aims to maintain established assessment procedures while preventing unauthorized aerial surveillance for tax evaluation.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows public schools in South Dakota to authorize individuals to serve as school chaplains, either as volunteers or employees. The legislation enables schools to formally recognize and support religious or spiritual leaders who provide counseling and pastoral care to students. By permitting these roles, the bill aims to expand access to spiritual guidance within the public education system while maintaining existing employment and volunteer standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes that South Dakota apply to the U.S. Congress for a constitutional convention to propose amendments focused on limiting federal government power. The requested amendments would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, further restrict its jurisdiction, and limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials. If approved by enough states, this application could lead to a constitutional convention where proposed changes would need to be ratified by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution. The bill directly affects South Dakota's role in the federal constitutional amendment process.

Maddy summarySB 112 establishes a formal process for parents in South Dakota to submit concerns about their children's education to public schools. The bill requires schools to review these parental concerns and work toward resolving them through a structured procedure. This legislation directly affects parents, school administrators, and public school systems by creating a standardized way to address educational disagreements. The process aims to facilitate communication and problem-solving between families and schools without requiring immediate escalation to higher authorities.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 1078 establishes rules for how individuals can disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status when donating blood. The bill requires blood collection facilities to inform donors about their vaccination status and allows donors to choose whether to share this information with the facility. It also mandates that blood banks maintain records of vaccination status for donors who choose to disclose it. This legislation directly affects blood donation centers and individuals who wish to donate blood in South Dakota.

Maddy summaryHB 1055 modifies the certification requirements for medical cannabis in South Dakota, directly affecting patients and healthcare providers who currently use the program. The bill updates the criteria that doctors must meet to recommend medical cannabis to patients, ensuring the certification process aligns with current medical standards. These changes aim to streamline how physicians obtain the necessary credentials to participate in the state's medical cannabis system. The legislation focuses on administrative updates rather than expanding or restricting patient access to the program.

Maddy summaryHB 1060 amends South Dakota law to update procedures for civil commitment cases involving individuals declared mentally incompetent. The bill modifies how courts handle the commitment process after a determination of incompetency is made, ensuring alignment with current legal standards. It directly affects judges, legal professionals, and individuals subject to civil commitment proceedings by refining the statutory requirements for such cases. The legislation focuses on procedural adjustments rather than changing the underlying authority for civil commitment itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the South Dakota Department of Revenue to submit an annual report to tribal governments detailing certain tax collections. The provision aims to increase transparency by providing tribes with information about tax revenues related to their jurisdictions. The report would be generated annually and distributed directly to tribal government entities. This change does not alter existing tax laws but adds a reporting requirement for administrative oversight.