South Dakota Senators have reinstated one of their own, after a brief investigation into a harassment claim.
Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller, R-Rapid City, was suspended from the Senate after leadership became aware of an interaction with staff.
A committee investigated the personnel matter and held a four-hour public hearing Tuesday night.
Senators voted 33 to 1 in favor of censuring and reinstating Frye-Mueller.
Frye-Mueller returned to the chamber Wednesday afternoon. Frye-Mueller was not reassigned to her committees.
"Committee slots are full and committees running fine," said Senate President Pro Tempore Lee Schoenbeck said. "No reason to change."
