A bill that would prohibit collective bargaining by employees of the Board of Regents was approved in the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday.
Bill sponsor, Representative Mark Mickelson of Sioux Falls says there are few employees that take advantage of the contract process now…..

Alan Aldrich is a university employee, and President of the state chapter of the Council of Higher Education. He says the agreement shows value to current and potential employees……

House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte moved do pass on the bill…..

The bill passed out of committee on an eight to five vote. It will next be debated on the House floor.