AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJudicial Appointments: Gov. Larry Rhoden appointed Belle Fourche attorney Kellen Willert to a Fourth Judicial Circuit judgeship, filling a vacancy left by Judge John Fitzgerald. Fuel Costs: The South Dakota Farmers Union is urging Rhoden to call a special session to cut state fuel taxes from 28 cents to 1 cent per gallon and clarify rules for using dyed diesel on highways. The governor’s office says options remain open. Legislative Accountability: State Sen. Mark Lapka, a Republican seeking re-election unopposed, was cited for DUI after allegedly driving a combine while impaired; his next court date is Oct. 27. Ballot Measures: South Dakotans will vote on Amendment L, which would require 60% approval for future constitutional amendments, making citizen-led changes harder to pass. Local Authority: Attorney General Marty Jackley says road districts can regulate and inspect construction and excavation on roads they oversee, including requiring permits and fees. Immigration Policy: Rhoden extended the National Guard’s support for ICE through 2027, drawing concern from immigration advocates.
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