By Denise Ross

Here we are, half-way through another legislative week, and the fun hasn’t worn off yet.

Please find below the Hoghouse’s pick for the 3 bills most worth further study before the South Dakota Legislature for Wednesday, January 30.

House Bill 1284 - One can imagine why some lawmakers believe that state employees charged with buying land “for highway or other state purposes” ought to be certified real estate appraisers. Hmmmm. What could have gone wrong? And where? (It gets even more interesting when one considers HB1270, which begs the question, “You mean this wasn’t already against the law?”)

I have no idea what the House Commerce Committee will do with this, but it’s bound to be an entertaining hearing.

Senate Bill 160 - He knows when you’ve been bad or good … This one would publish criminal histories online, in an apparent effort to make background checks easier for employers, landlords and creditors.

Whether or not the Senate Judiciary Committee passes this, this eventually will be done. So be good for your own sake.

Senate Bill 130 - Another property tax levy. This one, at 40 cents per $1,000 in value (so, $40 on a $100,000 house) would pay for health insurance for school employees. I can’t see this passing - especially given the 2/3’s vote needed for tax increases, but it’s bound to start an interesting discussion.

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