Successful Legislation or Action
2024
HB1016- conduct a feasibility study on the Medicaid program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) and make an appropriation therefor. We received a letter of intent from the department committing to complete this study.
HB 1081 - establish provisions related to the reimbursement of doula services through the state Medicaid program. I received a commitment that the department was going to add doula services to be covered by. Medicaid.
HB 1144 - provide for the study of the Community, Hope, Opportunity, Independence, Careers, Empowerment, Success waiver program and to provide an appropriation therefor. I received a commitment from the Department that they will complete this study.
SB 80 - improve technology equipment for providers of elderly care and to make an appropriation therefor. This bill utilized General Fund Dollars
SB 146 - revise and repeal provisions related to threatening persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor.
SB 209 - make an appropriation for grants to assisted living centers and nursing facilities for costs related to telemedicine. This bill utilized ARPA funds.
2023
HB 1231 - revise certain provisions related to the sealing of adoption records.
Legislative Committees and Boards
Legislative Committees:
Interim Study:
Additional Committee Appointments:
Legislative Leadership Fellowship:
I was selected through a competitive application process as one of three SD legislators to attend the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) Fellowship in 2023.