South Dakota
In their own words: Debating fees for bees
This section initially aired on Within the Second on SDPB Radio.
In a single side, the 2023 legislative session has been like all of the others. The Capitol was buzzing with debate on high-profile points similar to taxes, well being care, training and voting tips.
However not each one of many 400-plus payments launched this yr may be high-profile. Some are extra area of interest points that also have to be addressed in state statute.
For instance: Home Invoice 1025. It is a invoice that will increase the charges to register an apiary with the division of agriculture and pure assets. Mainly, it impacts charges for bees.
The legislature finally accredited the invoice, and Gov. Kristi Noem signed it into legislation. However it did see some debate within the Home of Representatives. Hearken to it in their very own phrases.