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Executive board fills multiple appointments, including Indian Medicaid managed care task force slots
Summary
The executive board appointed Rita Edwards to the Investment Council and filled positions on the Uniform Laws Commission and the new Indian Medicaid Managed Care Model Task Force, citing statutory party-balance rules and the task force’s reporting deadline of Dec. 1, 2028.
The Legislative Research Council executive board confirmed several appointments during its meeting. Representative Mulder moved to appoint Rita Edwards to the state Investment Council; members noted a statutory requirement to avoid a board composed entirely of one party and the motion passed by voice vote.
Rachel Pearson, LRC chief of legislative operations, described the Uniform Law Commission (governed by SDCL 2-11-1 and related provisions) and its three-year terms; the board appointed Amber Hulse to that commission by voice vote after members cited her experience and liaison work.
Pearson also briefed the board on the Indian Medicaid Managed Care Model Task Force, which was created by House Bill 106 and will be administrated by the Department of Social Services. The board appointed Nathan Ovenden as the health-insurance-provider representative, Theresa Borman as the health-care-provider representative, and Chantelle Krebs as the health-care-administrator representative. Members discussed the applicants’ qualifications; each appointment passed by voice vote. Pearson said the task force will seek input from tribal representatives, state and federal agencies, and health-care stakeholders and will report recommendations and any legislation to the governor by Dec. 1, 2028.
Members who raised substitute nominations were given the opportunity to speak; one substitute motion to appoint Renee Bridal failed for lack of a second. The appointments were made during open session after committee discussion and briefings from staff and an online state investment officer, Matt Clark.
Next steps: the newly appointed members will be notified and the LRC will send formal appointment letters and provide administrative support for commission and task-force participation.
