After they finish their work for the week, South Dakota legislators go home today (Feb. 16, 2023) for a long weekend and return Tuesday for another four-day week.
At 7:45 a.m. (CT), the Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a bill on modifying protections for ag operations from nuisance claims. (HB 1090)
They’ll also look at a bill requiring banks to report the exploitation of an elder or an adult with a disability. (SB 208)
Also, at 7:45 a.m., the House Health and Human Services Committee meets and will hear bills concerning minors’ informed consent surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. (HB 1223 and 1225).
At 8 a.m., the House Appropriations Committee will hear a bill to create and fund a Center for American Exceptionalism at Black Hills State University (HB 1070). They’re also considering Gov. Kristi Noem’s paid family leave program. (HB 1151)
At 8:15 a.m., the Senate Education Committee is scheduled to hear a measure related to reviewing and selecting instructional materials in school districts. (SB 193)
At 10 a.m., the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee will consider bills to spend federal infrastructure funds on water projects. (SB 156 and 184)
Again at 10 a.m., the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee will look at a bill that would define a commodity to qualify as a common carrier. This bill is part of the fight over proposed carbon dioxide pipelines in the state. They may also take final action on a bill that would give primarily Amazon warehouse workers more protections. (SB 178)
The House Local Government Committee meets at 10 a.m. The only bill on their agenda is to modify the requirements for eligibility to vote absentee.
The House and Senate go into session an hour earlier than usual, at 1 p.m.
On its calendar, the Senate may debate a bill establishing a Committee on Foreign Investment and foreign ownership of farm land. (SB 185)
Over in the House, there is a bill that would increase the state’s Opportunity Scholarships. (HB 1055)
They are also scheduled to consider a bill providing a conscience exemption from COVID-19 vaccines. (HB 1235)
Also scheduled is a resolution that would go on the ballot to change the state constitution to allow electronic wagering on sporting events.
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