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SD Legislative Committee Looking for Agreement on Regional Jails

SD Legislative Committee Looking for Agreement on Regional Jails

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An interim study committee of the South Dakota legislature attempted to come up with final recommendations on locating and funding regional jails.

The committee talked about helping counties join together to bond for a regional jail.
Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion said they need more details about that…..https://on.soundcloud.com/3SGH9

Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says the location of any regional jail could be an issue…..https://on.soundcloud.com/8tbGX

Senator Helene Duhamel of Rapid City said the best plan may be based on what regional railroad authorities have been using…..https://on.soundcloud.com/SgwhA

Committee members may carry the recommendations as individual bills into the 2023 legislative session.