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Votes at a glance: Senate approves multiple bills; several items deferred
Summary
The South Dakota Senate adopted a range of measures (final passage and consent calendar), deferred two bills, and officially signed an enrolled bill; roll-call tallies are included where recorded on the floor.
The South Dakota Senate on the floor recorded final actions on several bills, adopted a concurrent resolution to name a highway segment, passed the consent calendar, deferred two bills to a later date, and signed an enrolled bill in open session.
Why this matters: The floor votes advance or change state law and set next steps for administration and agencies charged with implementation. Several measures passed with recorded roll-call tallies on the floor, while other items were placed on the consent calendar or deferred for future consideration.
Key outcomes recorded on the Senate floor:
- Senate Bill 14 (agricultural production facilities; penalties and related provisions) — Final passage, recorded roll-call: 33 yeas, 2 nays. Prime sponsor: Senator Crabtree. Debate included sponsor explanation that the bill consolidates related statutes and adds penalties for deceptive…
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