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Constitutional Amendment Heads to the SD House Floor

Constitutional Amendment Heads to the SD House Floor

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The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee debated a proposed constitutional amendment that would further define life and a human being.
Sponsor, Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls said the resolution offers clarity….

Justin Bell, a lobbyist for the South Dakota Medical Association, says the language could lead to felony charges against doctors…

Representative Jon Hansen of Dell Rapids added an amendment that would use language already in state law….

The resolution got a do-pass recommendation on an eight to four vote and now heads to the House floor.

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