Gov. Noem signs legislation updating “governor” references

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Gov. Noem has signed House Bill 1175, which changes references to the governor and other officials in state statute, according to Noem’s office.

“Every little girl in South Dakota should realize that she can grow up to do whatever she wants to do – to be whoever she wants to be,” said Gov. Noem. “We are fixing our laws and South Dakota Constitution so that they reflect the fact that women and men can both attain offices like governor. I began my State of the State Address by promising to deliver on this, and I am grateful to the legislature for working with me.”

Gov. Noem also signed the following 10 good government bills into law:

SB 23 – Makes an appropriation for the modernization of the state’s enterprise resource planning systems
SB 69 – Modifies the composition of the State-Tribal Relations Committee
SB 134 – Revises membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee
SB 145 – Revises provisions pertaining to township eligibility for the rural access infrastructure fund
SB 174 – Prohibits the enactment or implementation of an ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits the use of an energy utility service
HB 1008 – Revises provisions relating to actuarial terminology used by the South Dakota Retirement System
HB 1035 – Makes an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for the modernization of the motor vehicle administration system
HB 1042 – Updates additional charges allowed for mailing decals and plates
HB 1220 – Provides that a female who undergoes an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable
HB 1239 – Prohibits a ban of fuel gas appliances used by consumers.