It appears South Dakota legislators will get a chance to debate the merits of the death penalty this year. Representative Steve Hickey of Sioux Falls says he will introduce a bill that would repeal the death penalty.

The question came up at the Yankton County legislative coffee on Saturday.

Senator Jean Hunhoff says she supports the penalty…

 

Representative Bernie Hunhoff said he doesn’t think it is the proper role for the state to assist in killing a person…

 

Representative Mike Stevens says the death penalty is not used very much in the state, and only where appropriate…