Sen. Carl Perry

Maddy summaryHB 1250 updates the list of community-based providers eligible for state-funded services, including Medicaid and other state programs. It adds a provision allowing the secretaries of the Department of Social Services or Human Services to approve new provider types beyond the current list (such as nursing homes, mental health centers, and federally qualified health centers). This change directly affects organizations providing care services that rely on state funding for operations. The key mechanism streamlines eligibility adjustments without requiring new legislation for each new provider type.

Maddy summarySB 221 regulates the sale of nicotine vapor products in South Dakota. It directly affects retailers and distributors by banning ingredients like vitamin E acetate, requiring child-resistant packaging, and mandating labels listing ingredients and nicotine warnings. The bill prohibits advertising that targets minors (e.g., using cartoons or gaming themes) and bans free samples. Violations are classified as Class 2 misdemeanors. The law aims to restrict product safety risks and marketing appealing to youth.

Maddy summarySB 222 appropriates $10 million from South Dakota's general fund to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources for grants supporting water, wastewater, storm water, and nonpoint source pollution projects. It directly affects municipalities and water systems serving residents, with funding calculated as a percentage of project costs based on population: up to 80% for systems serving ≤1,000 people (capped at $9,000/person), 50% for 1,001-2,500 people ($7,000/person), and 30% for >2,500 people ($3,000/person). Projects addressing regionalization, drought resiliency, or environmental compliance may exceed these caps, and engineering studies for long-term water issues can receive up to 100% funding. The bill declares an emergency to expedite funding and requires projects to align with the state water plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires South Dakota public schools to teach prenatal human growth and development in health or science classes using specific materials. It mandates that schools use resources recommended by the state Board of Education, including at least three minutes of high-definition ultrasound videos showing organ development or computer-generated animations of prenatal growth from fertilization to birth. The law prohibits using any materials from entities that perform, promote, or refer to abortion services. This directly affects K-12 public school curricula in South Dakota, altering required health/science content.

Maddy summaryHB 1264 eliminates the Agricultural Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force, which previously reviewed recommendations about agricultural land valuation methods. Instead, the Department of Revenue will directly receive recommendations from entities like South Dakota State University and provide an annual report to the legislature's Taxation Committees. The bill does not change the existing valuation process, which uses eight years of crop and livestock data (discarding the highest and lowest years and averaging the remaining six) to determine agricultural land values. This affects the Department of Revenue and entities submitting recommendations, but leaves assessment methods unchanged.

Maddy summarySB 219 requires South Dakota state agencies to consult the Aeronautics Commission before purchasing, selling, or moving any state-owned aircraft, including drones and unmanned aircraft systems. The bill mandates that the Commission provide written advice to both the agency and the Governor on these transactions. This applies to all state agencies and institutions handling aircraft, adding a formal review step to such decisions.

Maddy summarySB 231 creates a Water Infrastructure Development Fund to support rural water projects in South Dakota. The fund, initially seeded with $3 million from the state general fund (Section 2), provides grants (up to 10% of project costs) and loans (up to 50% of project costs) managed by the Board of Water and Natural Resources (Section 1). It directly affects rural communities needing upgrades to water infrastructure, such as new systems or repairs. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage (Section 3).

Maddy summaryHB 1262 appropriates $2 million from the general fund to construct a juvenile corrections center in Brown County, including necessary infrastructure like utilities and equipment. The bill directs the Department of Corrections to manage the project, with the Bureau of Human Resources overseeing design and construction. It declares an emergency to expedite funding, requiring immediate use of the allocated funds for the facility's completion. The bill does not affect specific individuals but directly provides resources for a state-run juvenile corrections facility in Brown County.

Maddy summarySB 121 appropriates $101 from South Dakota's general fund to support economic development efforts. The bill authorizes state payments through vouchers and warrants, with unspent funds reverting per standard procedures. It does not specify particular projects, programs, or entities that would receive the funds. The bill is procedural in nature, with no substantive policy changes beyond the minimal appropriation. The $101 amount appears to be an error, as it is insufficient for meaningful economic development initiatives.