PIERRE — Lawmakers come back to Pierre at the end of March to deal with at least three vetoes delivered by Governor Kristi Noem. One of those is Senate Bill 108, which would allow limited tasting of alcoholic beverages by underage students if the tasting is a part of a college class. Representative Will Mortenson and Senator Jim Mehlhaff believe the legislature will sustain Noem’s rejection…
Senate Bill 129 would give enhanced penalties for the assault of school officials engaged in work for a school district. Noem in her veto message says school employees are adequately protected under current law and adding them would open the door to other occupations to be added. Mehlhaff says it’s an important bill…
House Bill 1193 would exclude cryptocurrency and other digital assets from Universal Commercial Code updates in the state. Mortenson says he will continue to support the bill through the veto…
Representative Mike Weisgram intends to vote with his colleagues on the pending vetoes. Noem has returned four bills this session. One veto has been overridden.
