We have completed our 2nd week of the 100th legislative session. Things are picking up in the second week. There are almost 200 bills introduced already. I serve on the Commerce and Energy committee and the State Affairs committee. State Affairs typically covers the hot topic state issues and Commerce and Energy covers a wide variety of issues related to all business happenings, licensing, insurance, utilities, alcohol, tobacco, gaming and much more. I believe the bigger issues we will be facing this session are education savings accounts, eminent domain reform, a potential new prison, state library funding and South Dakota Public broadcasting funding. HB 1052 an act to prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide passed in State Affairs 10-3. The bill will move to the House. I supported the bill. This has been the biggest issue in the legislature while I have served you. Referred Law failed in every county I represent. HB 1022 an act to prohibit the misbranding of any cell cultured protein product passed in the House. I supported the bill to protect livestock producers and their consumers. I had the honor to sponsor several high schoolers to serve as pages: Kendra Endorf, Brooke Endorf and my son, Brayden Bahmuller. We should all be proud of their service to South Dakota they have represented us well. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to be a part of the legislative process and develop a better understanding of government. By the time you are reading South Dakota may have a new Governor. I congratulate Governor Kristi Noem on her new position and wish her well. This should be a smooth and quick transition. Once Governor Noem is approved by the Senate she will resign as Governor and Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden will automatically become our next Governor. I would like to thank the Bon Homme County 4-Hers, Freeman Academy High School, FFA District Officers, the homeschool students and many constituents who visited the capitol and reached out regarding bills. Like always visiting with you is always the best part of my week. When reaching out via emailplease include our District or your hometown we received many emails and I want to know I am working for my people. It is an absolute honor to serve you. God Bless, Jessica Bahmuller (605)359-9459 Jessica.Bahmuller@sdlegislature.gov