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Industrial Hemp Bill Debate Delayed to Next Week

Industrial Hemp Bill Debate Delayed to Next Week

Representative Lee Qualm Photo: WNAX


The bill authorizing industrial hemp in South Dakota has hit the final stage of debate in the state Senate but has been delayed until next week.

Representative Lee Qualm of Platte, one of the sponsors, says there are still some differences with the Governor’s office….

Qualm says not all of the bill has to be finalized this year..

Qualm says a couple of ballot issues will also have a big impact…

Legislators return to Pierre Monday for the final four days of the main run of the session.

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