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A dozen bills killed during legislative week 3

A dozen bills killed during legislative week 3

Week three of the 2016 South Dakota legislative session had a dozen bills killed either in committee or on a chamber floor. These bills were either deliberately killed by sending them to the nonexistent 41st legislative day, or died by failing to receive a majority vote on the either chamber floor. During the first two legislative weeks there was only one bill that died. The only bills I really…

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House Commerce has two gaming related bills on Mon Jan 25

House Commerce has two gaming related bills on Mon Jan 25

On Monday, Jan 25th, at 10:00 AM the SD House Commerce and Energy committee will take on 3 bills. Both of these bills are gaming related. HB 1057 (SoDakLiberty Posts) – Revise the rule-making authority of the South Dakota Commission on Gaming. SoDakLiberty Stance: Undecided Prime Sponsors: Rep Timothy Johns (R, Dist 31) and Sen Bob Ewing (R, Dist 31) are the prime sponsors. This bill appears to…

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Nine Department of Revenue bills prefiled

Nine Department of Revenue bills prefiled

The Department of Revenue (DOR) has prefiled nine bills for the South Dakota 2016 legislative session. This post is a brief look at these bills and some initial thoughts I may have about them. My opinions may (and often do) change throughout session. HB 1048 (SoDakLiberty Posts) – Revise certain provisions regarding the authority of the South Dakota Lottery Commission to regulate video lottery.…

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