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House confirms Tony Van Heisen as South Dakota lieutenant governor
Summary
The South Dakota House of Representatives voted to confirm Tony Van Heisen as lieutenant governor, adopting House Resolution 7,001 after multiple members spoke in support of his experience, temperament and public service.
The South Dakota House of Representatives on a voice vote confirmed Tony Van Heisen as lieutenant governor after members across the chamber spoke in favor of his nomination and the Odenbach motion to adopt House Resolution 7,001 passed.
Representative Brian Odenbach moved adoption of the resolution, citing the constitutional requirement that "whenever there is a permanent vacancy in the office of the Lieutenant Governor, the governor shall nominate a Lieutenant Governor who shall take office upon confirmation by…
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