State Supreme Court clarifies conflicts of interest; Noem pledges to fill legislative seats
Noem had been waiting to make the appointments until the court offered clarity on conflict of interest language in the state constitution.
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Noem had been waiting to make the appointments until the court offered clarity on conflict of interest language in the state constitution.
Legislators can have contracts with state government if the money comes from the annual budget bill, but not if the money comes from any other bill.
Gov. Kristi Noem said the ruling will free her up to make appointments for two empty seats in the Legislature, both from districts in the Rapid City area.
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Noem has appointed Becky Drury to represent District 34 in the state's House. The District 34 seat came open in Nov. when then-Rep. Jess Olson resigned citing unspecified health issues.