District 24 Legislators Say Too Many Bills; Time To Spread Workload

District 24 Legislators Say Too Many Bills; Time To Spread Workload

PIERRE — Legislators in the 97th Session of the South Dakota legislature have crossed the half way point in the 38-day session. Lawmakers are dealing with over 550 bills, the most in nearly 20 years. District 24 Representative Will Mortenson says they are 50-percent through the session, but only 20-percent done with the work…

Senator Mary Duvall thinks it’s time for a restructuring of the Committee assignments…

Representative Mike Weisgram says House Local Government is one Committee that could use more bills…

One very long, upcoming day for lawmakers is crossover day. That day is the day that all bills must clear their house of origin. Crossover day is next week on Wednesday.