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March 25, 2012
SD Lawmaker Seeks Public Vote On Planning Panel
A South Dakota lawmaker is seeking a statewide vote aimed at blocking a new state law that sets up a legislative planning committee that supporters believe will help the Legislature set long-range state policy.
March 19, 2012
SD Lawmakers Uphold Veto Of Digital Billboards
The South Dakota Legislature has upheld Gov. Dennis Daugaard's veto of a bill that would have prohibited cities from banning digital billboards.
March 19, 2012
SD House Upholds Veto On Concealed Gun Bill
The South Dakota House has failed to override Gov. Dennis Daugaard's veto of a bill that would have allowed people to carry concealed handguns without permits as long as they had a driver's license and met state standards for carrying guns.
March 16, 2012
SD Governor Vetoes Bill On Digital Billboards
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited South Dakota cities from banning digital billboards.
March 16, 2012
Governor Vetoes Concealed Weapons Bill
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has vetoed a measure that would have allowed South Dakotans to carry concealed handguns without a permit as long as they had a driver's license and otherwise met state standards for carrying guns.
March 7, 2012
SD Governor Signs Law On Cremation Of Indigents
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed into law a measure that allows South Dakota counties to choose cremation when indigent people die.
March 5, 2012
Bill To Help VOA Employees
After working almost 24-hours a day for 365 days out of the year, many would hope to see a bonus at some point. But for the past three years, Volunteers of America have seen no such thing. Now, House Bill 1137 is sitting on Governor Dennis Daugaard's desk and could change that with his signature.
March 2, 2012
Gov. Daugaard Signs Deadwood Gaming Bill
Centuries ago, the historic city of Deadwood had appeal for gold seekers and gun slingers. Now, it's set to draw high-stakes gamers.
March 2, 2012
Bill On Outdoor Advertising Passes SD Legislature
A measure on billboards that has divided lawmakers between those for local control and those against city governments overruling state law has passed the Legislature.
February 29, 2012
Reaction to Education Bill Passage
It was the most talked about, and most narrow vote of this legislative session. Members of the house of representatives passed a controversial teacher incentive pay bill late this afternoon, and that close call meant several lawmakers crossed the aisle in the 36-33 vote.
February 29, 2012
Outdoor Advertising Bill Passes SD Senate
The debate on whether local governments can limit the amount of outdoor advertising continues in the South Dakota Legislature.
February 28, 2012
SD House Passes 'Caylee' Bill On Missing Children
A bill criminalizing the failure by a parent, legal guardian or caretaker to report the death or disappearance of a child is a step closer to becoming law.
February 28, 2012
SD Lawmakers Approve Concealed Weapons Carry Bill
The South Dakota Legislature has given final approval to a measure allowing people to carry concealed weapons without a permit as long as they have a driver's license and otherwise meet state standards for owning guns.
February 28, 2012
Senate OKs New Method For Feeding Poor
The South Dakota Senate supports a bill that cancels a tax rebate program for the poor and reallocates that money.
February 27, 2012
Stiff Penalties For Synthetic Drug Use
Less than a week after South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard and state lawmakers placed an immediate ban on synthetic drugs, drug makers may be looking for ways around it.
February 27, 2012
Voting In SD Could Change
A trial run of voting or election centers went so well for the Sioux Falls School district last May that Governor Dennis Daugaard signed a bill into law that allows any jurisdiction in the state use them.
February 25, 2012
New Bill Could Regulate Billboards
Voters in Rapid City passed a ban on new digital billboards last summer. Now the state legislature is close to passing a bill that would change the ban.
February 24, 2012
Senate OKs Bill To Pay For Disasters, Emergencies
The South Dakota Senate has passed a bill that sets aside money for emergencies and disasters.
February 24, 2012
Lawmakers Pass Bill On Cremation Of Indigents
The South Dakota Legislature has approved a measure allowing counties to choose cremation in indigent cases.
February 24, 2012
SD House Panel OKs School Accountability Measure
A South Dakota House panel approved a bill that changes the state's measure of school achievement and adds a workgroup to grade how schools spend their dollars.
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