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Legislative Committee Slots Handed Out

Legislative Committee Slots Handed Out

Representative-elect Mike Stevens Photo: WNAX


As the 2021 South Dakota legislature prepares for the January session, committee assignments are being announced.
Incoming republican Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says he got the two committees he requested…

Stevens had been in the House for six years prior to taking a two-year break.

He says the Judiciary Committee sees a wide range of bills..

Stevens says Covid issues will also impact the Education Committee…

Governor Kristi Noem will give her budget address to legislators early next month, then the session begins on January 12th.

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