The South Dakota Legislature faces a packed agenda Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2025).
The House State Affairs Committee meets to consider the Department of Corrections Lincoln County prison construction bill.
The Joint Appropriations Committee takes up several bills including State Veterans Cemetery expansion in Sioux Falls, Richmond Lake dam repairs, and school security grants.
The Senate State Affairs Committee meets to debate automatic vote-counting machines and voter residency rules.
The House Judiciary Committee considers bills on vehicle gun theft, medical cannabis defense, and concealed weapons.
Afternoon floor sessions begin at 2 p.m. The Senate debates presidential elector requirements and concealed carry on the state’s campuses. The House takes up COVID-19 litigation against China and school board party affiliation disclosure.
This marks day 20 of the 38-day legislative session.
Story courtesy of the South Dakota Broadcasters Association.
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