PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A South Dakota Senate Committee passed a bill last week designed to take confusion out buying grain for ag producers. Senate Bill 22 amends language regarding the licensing period for a grain buyer. South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says the bill comes from a case the P-U-C handled last year.
Audio PlayerNelson says bill lays out the change only impacts Class B license holders.
Audio PlayerThe bill also found support from Kathy Zander, executive director of the South Dakota Agribusiness Association.
Audio PlayerThe bill also had support from the South Dakota Association of Cooperatives . There was no opposition to the measure. The bill passed the Senate Ag and Natural Resources Committee on a unanimous vote. Senate Bill 22 was certified for the consent calendar in the South Dakota Senate. The 99th Legislative session resumes Tuesday at the State Capitol in Pierre.