Lawmakers covered the clock and worked late into the night on Feb. 25 to deal with bills still in their house of origin – House of Representatives bills had to move out of the House, while Senate bills had to move from the Senate. Any not dealt with died. Covering the clock is a traditional…
CPCM has released its legislative update for Week 6. Lawmakers will work through Crossover Day on Feb. 25, the last day to move bills from the House of origin. Several bills being watched by CPCM have hearings this week in preparation for the 25th. Lawmakers typically spend long hours dealing with the remaining bills. CPCM-Legislative-Update_2.19.21
It was almost 11:30am and I was sitting in a small room tucked away on the third floor of the Capitol building where the Commerce Committee was discussing plumbing licensure. I was there because Carrie Sanderson thought we might be able to catch Representative Reed on his way out. I had done research earlier in…
Here’s the latest Legislative update of bills and general issues followed by the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment. Feb. 4 was the last day for introduction of bills. CPCM-Legislative-Update_2.8.21
Here’s a roundup of bills CPCM is following based on legislative action this last week. It also includes a wrap-up of the Early Learner SD Forum and Children’s Day event. Contact CPCM if you have questions. CPCM-Legislative-Update_2.1.21
Legislative Updates Begin The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment is releasing its first legislative update of the 2021 season. This week’s dispatch includes a brief synopsis of the State of the State, Judiciary and Tribes speeches delivered by Gov. Kristi Noem, Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman Mike…
2020 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 4 Update – February 4-7, 2020 Week 5 Update – February 10-13, 2020 Legislative Notes The final day to submit bills for the 95th SD Legislative Session was on February 7, 2020. There are a total of 479 bills for consideration. The…
2020 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 3 Update – January 27-30, 2020 Legislative Notes The third week of legislative session saw a flurry of activity as legislators submitted bills by the January 30, 2020, deadline for unlimited bill introduction. February 6, 2020, is the final day for individual…
2020 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 2 Update – January 21-24, 2020 Legislative Notes Children’s Day at the Capitol was held on January 22, 2020. Event sponsors and vendors gathered in the rotunda of the Capitol to help educate legislators, staff and members of the public about the…
2020 South Dakota Legislative Session – Final Update Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 1 Update – January 14-17, 2020 Legislative Notes The 95th South Dakota Legislative Session began on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. SD Governor Kristi Noem presented her 2nd State of the State address to a joint session of the State…