This one is hot off the press. In response to efforts from groups lobbying in support of House Bill 1067, the South Dakota Association of Specialty Care providers commissioned and has just released a spot designed for television: The ad takes aim at the measure primed by Representative Tim Rounds, and minces few words, as […]
Out west this week, the heat was turned up on House Bill 1067 with a local doctor tackling the first controversial issue this session in the media: Dr. Stephen Eckrich says that Sanford Health, one of the state’s largest healthcare providers, is behind this year’s bill, and the additions would completely undermine the voter’s will. […]
The Argus Leader has an article this afternoon coming after the introduction of HB1067 where it appears that the prediction of it being controversial is not an overblown statement. To say the least. If approved, the bill would essentially legalize the way Sanford Health Plans interpreted Initiated Measure 17. Sanford began offering a plan that […]
Is Superbowl weekend coming up? Because it looks like someone is getting plenty of astroturf ready. Well, not so much in Santa Clara, California where the game is being played. I’m referring to what appears to be playing out in Pierre over House Bill 1067. What started this is that I received an e-mail from […]
One of the legislative measures that have already proven to be controversial before it was finished has now been put in the hopper and given a number. House Bill 1067, as primed by State Representative Tim Rounds, represents the latest draft of the legislation as supported by Sanford Health Plans, who believes in a different interpretation than […]
Governor Noem Signs Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed twelve bills into law: HB 1029 requires a permit to conduct mining operation for certain ore milling facilities. HB 1053 establishes an annual fee for certain electric motor vehicles. HB 1067 modifies identification requirements for a marriage license and provides certain […]
Noem Approves Legislation To Fight Sex Trafficking, Streamline Adult Adoption Signs 12 Bills on Variety of Topics PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem today finalized two pro-family bills. Noem signed HB1198, a bill to further define human trafficking. “South Dakota is not immune from the horrors of sex trafficking,” said Noem. “For years, those who buy […]