75-cent jump in 911 fee falls three 'ayes' short in Senate
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Legislation that would increase South Dakota’s monthly $1.25 surcharge to $2 for 911 services has stalled in the state Senate. The fee increase needed a two-thirds majority of 24 senators for passage, but it fell three short on Wednesday. The lead sponsor, Republican Sen. Jim Mehlhaff, gave notice of his intent […]
Source: keloland.com