Monthly Archives: January 2006

Legislators honor deceased peers Senators and representatives gathered Jan. 19 to pay tribute to former lawmakers. "We honor today lawmakers who left their heart-prints on South Dakota," said Sen. Kenneth McNenny, R-Sturgis. Legislators annually hold the memorial service placing a rose in a vase for each lawmaker who died the … Read Article →

Narrowing of child custody notice considered A more narrowed approach would be taken when selecting who should be contacted in a child custody proceeding if House Bill 1051 is passed into law. The Bill was introduced at the request of the Department of Social Services. It would revise certain provisions … Read Article →

Term limit language up for consideration Repealing certain voided constitutional requirements concerning term limits for United States senators and representatives would be up to voters if House Joint Resolution 1002 is passed. The resolution would remove certain sections of Article III, section 32 of the Constitution of the State of … Read Article →

Conservation officer living his dream Joe Keeton knew he wanted to be involved in wildlife preservation from an early age. "Back when I was a junior in high school, I was hunting with my dad and grandpa in Jerauld County," said Keeton, the new GF&P conservation officer for Clay and … Read Article →

Fair still troubled: Lawmakers take initial step to fund shortfall The South Dakota Senate approved a bill Jan. 17 that would fund the deficit for the 2005 South Dakota State Fair. Lawmakers will work this session to decide the fair's ultimate fate. Senate Bill 27 would provide $994,000 to cover … Read Article →

Committee tables hydrogen sulfide bill The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee voted to table a bill Jan. 19 that regulated hydrogen sulfide levels surrounding livestock farms. Sen. Frank J. Kloucek, D-Scotland, sponsored the bill because he feels hydrogen sulfide is causing health problems among families and communities near the … Read Article →

Legislative View The 81st legislative session started off rather slow, but it has picked up speed quickly. We've had two short weeks to get all of our legislation sponsored and turned in. I'm sponsoring an unusually high number of bills this year. Most are ideas that were brought to me … Read Article →

Highway Patrol plans checkpoints in area Feb. 12-18 South Dakota Highway Patrol will be holding sobriety checkpoints during the week of Feb. 12-18 in Clay County. In addition to detecting alcohol or drug impaired drivers, sobriety checkpoints are used to remind the motoring public of the dangers of drinking and … Read Article →

City council will meet 12:15 p.m.; bids are on agenda The Vermillion City Council will meet at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 in the city hall chambers. Aldermen will open bids for the third phase of improvements to the city's water treatment plant. They will also take action on a … Read Article →

Vermillion trails gain $750,000 boost Thanks to a $750,000 federal grant, Vermillion officials say they can make major strides toward completing a walking and biking trail in and around the city. The grant, secured through the office of U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD), came through the federal transportation bill. The … Read Article →