#2016:hb1012

A dozen bills killed during legislative week 3

Week three of the 2016 South Dakota legislative session had a dozen bills killed either in committee or on a chamber floor. These bills were either deliberately killed by sending them to the nonexistent 41st legislative day, or died by failing to receive a majority vote on the either chamber floor. During the first two legislative weeks there was only one bill that died. The only bills I really…

Joint Appropriations bills on Weds Jan 27

On Wednesday, Jan 27th, at 9:00 AM the SD Joint Committee on Appropriations will take on 6 new bills.  They may also act on bills that have already had hearings. This is compiled using the agenda at the time of composing this post. Agendas can and do change! Before taking up bills, the committee at 9:00 am will have a one hour Blue Ribbon Presentation by the Department of Education. I haven’t yet…

Tribal Economic Development Task Force submits bill for GOED position

“Indian Camp” artwork in the SD State Capital building. Photo by Ken Santema 02/25/15. Bills are still getting pre-filed for the 2016 South Dakota legislative session. The Tribal Economic Development Task Force has its first bill ready for viewing on the LRC website: HB 1012 – (SoDakLiberty Posts) – Provide for an additional position in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development to coordinate…