Sponsored Legislation
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, establishing the trust for unclaimed property fund.
require an environmental impact statement from applicants seeking a carbon dioxide transmission facility permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota.
prohibit the use of a firearms code for transactions involving firearms, accessories, components, and ammunition and to provide a civil penalty therefor.
Expressing the Legislature's concern about the potential for a carbon oxide pipeline to become a weapon of mass destruction to be used by terrorists or unfriendly governments and urging the Public Utilities Commission to conduct risk assessments and establish stronger regulatory and security measures for carbon oxide pipelines to ensure adequate state, county, business, and family emergency response planning.
Urges the SD PUC to perform comprehensive risk assessments of carbon oxide pipelines and tighten safety, security, and emergency-planning rules to protect communities.