The interim Industrial Hemp Committee of the South Dakota legislature wrapped up their work by passing a draft bill that would allow farmers to plant and transport hemp.
Committee Chairman, Representative Lee Qualm of Platte says they can only set guidelines…
Representative Tim Goodwin of Rapid City asked if they should send the measure directly to voters…
Senator Rocky Blare of Ideal says waiting a year on a bill improved it..
Last years bill passed the legislature but was vetoed by Governor Kristi Noem. This version passed the committee on a nine to one vote.
