PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Noem’s bill updating references to the “governor” and other public officers, HB 1175, will go into effect on July 1st. This bill reflects the fact that South Dakota has its first woman Governor and changes references to the Governor and other officials in state statute. The prime sponsors of this legislation were Sen. Erin Tobin (R-21) and Rep. Jess Olson (R-34).
“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 Governor Noem. “We are fixing our laws so that they reflect the fact that women and men can both attain offices like governor.”
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