What started as a legislative resolution to rebuke South Dakota Congressmen Dusty Johnson for voting against President Trumps emergency measures to secure the US – Mexican border, turned into a flood emergency message.
The initial sponsor, Senator Lance Russell of Hot Springs thought it was important to get legislative intent on the record concerning the border situation..
Russell says he agreed to a friendly hoghouse move by Senator Troy Heinert of Mission to insert language asking the states Congressional delegation to move quickly once a disaster is declared. Heinert says the legislature needs to weigh in….
Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton moved for a do pass recommendation and unanimous consent…
While flooding continues, Governor Kristi Noem has not yet declared a disaster.
