Voters in November approved an increase in the minimum wage in South Dakota to eight fifty an hour, tied to the rate of inflation.

A number of business groups opposed the issue, including the South Dakota Retailers Association.

Executive Director Shawn Lyons says they don’t have any legislative plans on the minimum wage this year…

 

Lyons says the impacts of the indexed minimum wage impact more than retailers…

 

Lyons says he wouldn’t be surprised if there is an attempt to modify the law this session…

 

Bill introductions in the legislature continue until February fourth.