The House of Representatives passed the 1st tax cut of 2023. HB 1011 revised the employer contribution rates. The bill decreased the percentage of remittance saving our South Dakota businesses18milliondollars. As an alumna of South Dakota State University, it was a great pleasure to celebrate theNCAADivisionIFootball Champions.Theteamjoined us in the capitol to accept the commemoration. GO BIG, GO BLUE, GO JACKS!

Much of the week was spent discussing SB 41. SB 41 establishes a program for housing infrastructure loans and/or grants, makes an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency. This is a 200-million- dollar appropriation, 50 millioncomesfromtheAmerican Rescue Plan Act funds and 150 million from general fund money. The money is divided into grant and loan options. 70% of the monies will go to communities with a population less than 50,000 residents and 30% to those above 50,000 residents. The bill will be presented to the body on Monday, January 20. Over 100 House bills and 80 Senate bills have beenintroduced.Thereismuch work to be done in 38 days.

25 years ago I shadowed a legislatoratthecapitolandthat day forever changed my life, further instilling the desire the serve my community. This week I was able to have that same honor as the legislator. I appreciated the 4Hers desire to learn about the legislative process by visiting with me and our capitol.

Many constituents of District 19havereachedoutwith their concerns and input on bills,andIgreatlyappreciate it. I am here to serve you so please continue to do so.

In Service, Jessica Bahmuller Jessica.bahmuller@sdlegislature. gov