The South Dakota House Education Committee debated a bill (HB1122) Monday that would have required legislative approval for tuition and fee increases at the state’s universities.

Sponsor, Representative Lynne Disanto of Box Elder says tuition has increased thirty five to forty five percent over the past ten years…..

Patrick Weber, from the Governor’s office, says the Board of Regents can and should manage those rates and increases…..

The committee voted nine to four to send the bill to the 41st legislative day, effectively killing it.