PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Legislature is wrapping up its 100th legislative session. Today is the 35th working day of the 38-day session. Monday marked the last day for a bill or joint resolution to pass both chambers and the last day for lawmakers to invoke the so-called “smoke out” rule, which allows them to force a committee to release a bill that had been set aside. The Senate debate calendar shows 15 House bills, and the House calendar shows eight Senate bills. After this week, lawmakers will take a two-week break and return March 31st to deal with unfinished business, like vetoes.
South Dakota’s Legislative Session Wraps Up
The South Dakota Legislature is nearing the end of its historic 100th legislative session, with today marking the 35th working day of the 38-day session. Monday was the final day for bills and joint resolutions to pass both chambers, as well as the last chance for lawmakers to invoke the "smoke out" rule, forcing committees to release stalled bills.
