A split among republicans in the South Dakota House may make consensus difficult at times.
Incoming Speaker pro-tem, Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says issues will define the members…..

Stevens says he believes there is agreement on the big issues….

Stevens says they don’t have a lot of days in the session to be playing political games….

Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown was elected Speaker and Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre was selected Majority Leader.