State public defender’s office, pipeline bills are focuses for Mortenson this week

This is the fourth week (Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2024) of this year’s legislative session in South Dakota.

One of the focuses this week for District 24 Representative and House Majority Leader Will Mortenson from Fort Pierre involves creation of a state run public defender’s office.

Mortenson also expects to see multiple pipeline bills get attention this week.

Mortenson says legislators are talking to a variety of stakeholders.

This week is the only one where lawmakers will meet for five days rather than the usual four days.