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Senate committee recommends "bathroom bill" to full Senate | Mar 5

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On today's update...

HB1259 has advanced to the Senate floor with a do-pass recommendation. The proposed legislation regulates access to public restrooms and has sparked protests across the state.

South Dakota Senators are sending a bill to Governor Larry Rhoden's desk to prohibit the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects.

A bill changing the name of the Department of Corrections to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation fails on the House floor.

A bill approving a future use water permit application by the Western Dakota Regional Water System is approved by a House Committee.

Lawmakers passed a proposal making childcare employees eligible for childcare assistance.

A House committee rejects a bill establishing a savings account for future water projects.

And more.

Patrick Williams is the local host of "All Things Considered"