Update From the SD Capitol From President Pro Tem Senator Chris Karr

Interview with Dale Bartscher, Associate Director of SD Right to Life and Candidate for District 35 House

“As Conservatives, we are not far-right, we are not far-wrong, we are just right. We are right on the issue of protecting life. We are right on the issue of support for our 2nd Amendment Rights. We are right on the our support for the first responders and military personnel. We are right on our advocacy for our elderly and disabled. We are right when it comes to parental responsibility. We are right in prioritizing the education of our children, whether it is public school, private school or homeschool. These and other Conservative issues remain the core values of the Republican Party. And I support them and I will stand with them.” - Dale Bartscher Dale for South Dakota [https://www.daleforsd.com/] - Campaign website, House District 35 South Dakota Right to Life [https://www.sdrighttolife.org/] HB 1257 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26454] amend the definition of an abortion. HB 1274 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26881] prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor. HB 1313 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26293] require education in prenatal human growth and development. HCR 6002 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26579] honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daveroetman.substack.com [https://daveroetman.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Interview: National Committeewoman Heidi Engelhart

“The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of choosing Senators.” - Article 1, Section 4 of the US Constitution The US Constitution [https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/] Voice of the Plains [https://voiceoftheplainssd.substack.com/] - Heidi Engelhart’s substack H.R.22 - SAVE Act [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22save%22%7D&s=4&r=8] - This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. H.R.7296 - SAVE America Act [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7296/text] - To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. H.R.7300 - Make Elections Great Again Act [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7300?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22make+elections+great%22%7D&s=5&r=1] - This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daveroetman.substack.com [https://daveroetman.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Update From the SD Capitol From President Pro Tem Senator Chris Karr

“You’ve got to look at the spending side of things in order to stop the growth. Lets look at how we assess, how we value, what are we valuing and how we are spending these property tax dollars.” - Senator Chris Karr SB 115 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26431]remove the prohibition pertaining to the shooting of mourning doves located within specific areas. SB 135 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27028] protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers. SB 198 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26927] restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during instructional time. SB 228 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27281] make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and nonpoint source projects and to declare an emergency. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daveroetman.substack.com [https://daveroetman.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Interview: Amanda Radke

“My message to the people of South Dakota whether you are on a rural area or an urban area is George Washington said it best that freedom and property rights go hand in hand, you can’t have one without the other. Your American Dream, your ability to own property, whether that is land or a home is a fundamental God given inherent right that is protected under the Constitution. For myself and so many others, we are committed to making sure you can be in your home, you can stand on your own ground and you don’t have to feel like a sitting duck waiting for somebody else to seize what is not theirs.” - Amanda Radke American Land Legacy [https://www.americanlandandlegacy.org/] HJR 5001 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26741] proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, prohibiting the transfer of private property to a non-governmental entity for the purpose of economic development or increased tax revenue and requiring a declaration of necessity. SB 88 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26739] clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission. Case Dismissed on SD Ranch Family Indicted on Fencing Issue [https://www.northernag.net/case-dismissed-on-sd-ranch-family-indicted-on-fencing-issue/] HB 1052 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/25581] (2025 law passed and signed) prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Attorney General Jackley Appreciates North Dakota AG Wrigley’s Decision Not to Sue South Dakota [https://news.sd.gov/news?id=news_kb_article_view&sys_id=3999c1691b543a50f6142062f54bcbe5] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daveroetman.substack.com [https://daveroetman.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Interview with Senator Mykala Voita, District 21

“The Legislature is the people’s arm of government. When you have the Executive branch running the show, not getting the details to the Legislative Branch, you are effectively cutting out the people in that process, and I don’t think that’s right.” - Mykala Voita Mykala Voita campaign website [https://www.voita4sd.us/] HB 1057 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26414] prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor. SB 88 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26739] clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission. SB 124 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27110] temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor. HB 1064 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26577] provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law. SCR 604 [https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26975] urging the people of the state of South Dakota to return to the Lord Most High, the Almighty and Uncreate, and plead for His mercy upon the state. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daveroetman.substack.com [https://daveroetman.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]