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House elects John Hansen speaker; Carla Lembs named speaker pro tempore; Patricia Miller reappointed chief clerk; rules adopted
Summary
On Jan. 14, 2025, the South Dakota House of Representatives completed organizational business, electing Representative John Hansen as speaker, Representative Carla Lembs as speaker pro tempore and Patricia Miller as chief clerk; the House also adopted temporary joint and house rules and appointed committees for memorial and scheduling duties.
The South Dakota House of Representatives completed its organizational business on Jan. 14, 2025, electing Representative John Hansen as speaker, Representative Carla Lembs as speaker pro tempore and Patricia (Pat) Miller as chief clerk and adopting temporary rules that will govern the chamber while the 100th legislative session begins.
The nominations, seconding and roll-call votes occurred on the House floor after the clerk confirmed a quorum. Representative Odenbach moved to nominate John Hansen for speaker; Representative Odenbach and Representative Healy spoke in support before the roll-call vote. The clerk announced "there were 67 ayes. Excused 2," and Representative John Hansen was declared elected speaker for the 2025–2026 term.
The organizational actions set the House’s…
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