More than 500 bills have been introduced in South Dakota’s 2018 Legislative session. KELOLAND News wanted to discuss a few making headlines on Inside KELOLAND. Joining us is Speaker of the House Rep. Mark Mickelson (R-Sioux Falls) and Rep. Jamie Smith (D-Sioux Falls).
Watch the full discussion in the player above.
Issues discussed on the show:
Senate Bill 199
Non-meandered waters
Revise certain provisions regarding nonmeandered waters.
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House Bill 1250
Changing the tobacco age
Revise certain provisions relating to the sale and possession of tobacco products.
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House Bill 1216
Ballot question funding
Provide for limits on certain out-of-state contributions to ballot question committees.
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Senate Bill 63
Meth-related bill
Revise certain prohibitions regarding methamphetamines and to create a mandatory penalty for a violation thereof.
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Senate Bill 65
Meth-related bill
Revise certain provisions regarding drug deliveries that result in death and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Senate Bill 1199
Collective bargaining at public universities
Prohibit collective bargaining by employees of the Board of Regents.
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State Lawmakers Advance Bill Ending University Union
South Dakota lawmakers have advanced a bill that would end collective bargaining at the state’s public universities. The House State Affairs Committee
House Bill 1296
Transgender bathroom bill
Require each school board to establish a policy on the use of certain school district facilities by transgender persons.
Senate Bill 160
Gender identity in the classroom
Prohibit certain gender identity instruction in public schools.
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House Concurrent Resolution 1006
Honoring Governor Mickelson
Commemorating the life of George Speaker Mickelson and calling for a bust of Mickelson to be displayed in the lobby of the State House of Representatives.
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House Wants To Honor Gov. George Mickelson
