Lawmakers Convene Sept. 23 for South Dakota Prison Special Session

South Dakota lawmakers will convene for a special legislative session on September 23, 2024, called by Governor Larry Rhoden, to consider authorizing the Department of Corrections to purchase land and begin planning a new state prison. The session starts at 9:00 a.m., with draft bills already available on the Legislative Research Council (LRC) website.

By Christal Blue September 18, 2025 11:26 am

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PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Governor Larry Rhoden has called a special session of the South Dakota Legislature for Monday, September 23, starting at 9:00 a.m. Lawmakers will consider authorizing the Department of Corrections to buy land and begin design and construction of a new state prison. Draft bills are posted on the LRC website, and additional measures may be introduced that day. The public can watch the livestream and testify in committee once agendas are set after convening. For details, visit the Legislative Research Council online. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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