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Noem proposed education savings accounts (ESAs) and said the administration will work with House majority leader Representative Odenbach and Senate leadership to institute the program. \"We're going to be working with majority leaders, Odenbach and Melhoff to institute education savings accounts for South Dakota kids,\" she said. Noem said ESAs would \"provide families greater opportunities to choose the best fit for their children's education\" and asserted the accounts \"won't impact any of the funding that goes to our great public schools.\" The governor's statement framed ESAs as a parental-choice expansion; the address did not include statutory text or a detailed funding formula.

On agriculture, Noem announced a planned transfer of the KEEP Farmers Farming program from First Dakota National Bank to the South Dakota Ag Foundation. She said the governor's office of economic development will provide the South Dakota Ag Foundation with a one-year grant to administer, market and grow the program and that there will be \"no loss of service for those existing program participants.\" The program, she said, will help farm and ranch families with estate and transition planning to keep farms in family hands.

Noem described investments and initiatives she credited with strengthening the state's health-care workforce, including a \"Freedom Works Here\" campaign that she said helped recruit nurses and expand apprenticeships. She said the number of nurses working in South Dakota increased by \"at least 1,100 across all nursing classifications\" over the last two years, and she highlighted apprenticeship pathways for teachers, electricians, linemen and other occupations.

Public safety was a major theme. Noem said the state will make tribal-specific law enforcement training part of the ongoing budget so tribal officers can be trained in-state rather than traveling out of state for long courses. She recounted the state's response to recent floods and named specific emergency responders and teams whom she presented with the governor's award for heroism during the address.

Noem discussed the southern border, calling the current situation an \"invasion\" and saying enforcement failures have produced increases in crime, drugs and human trafficking. She noted the state had deployed the South Dakota National Guard to the border multiple times and framed border security as a national-security issue. She also said President Trump had asked her to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security if confirmed; she described this as a possible near-term departure from the governor's office and praised Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden as prepared to lead if that occurs.

The address covered additional topics — economic development, record-low unemployment, outdoor recreation and conservation programs, and pro-family policies such as the state's services for pregnant mothers — and was delivered before members of the legislature, justices, constitutional officers and invited guests. Noem closed by saying the \"state of our state is strong\" and by offering thanks to the people of South Dakota.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Dakota House of Representatives - Day 1","oneSentenceSummary","Governor Kristi Noem delivered the 100th State of the State on Jan. 14, 2025, proposing education savings accounts, announcing a transfer of a farm succession program to the South Dakota Ag Foundation with a one-year state grant, and emphasizing tribal law-enforcement training and border security.","taxTitle","2025 Legislative SD, South Dakota","taxId",77845,"location","South Dakota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6385975,"House elects John Hansen speaker; Carla Lembs named speaker pro tempore; Patricia Miller reappointed chief clerk; rules adopted",626,1133550,1759970,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118749-46658c9c088a50b05e7b609c14d34cbb&start=1133&end=1759","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118749-46658c9c088a50b05e7b609c14d34cbb/thumbnail_1133550.jpg","/articles/6385975/South-Dakota/House-elects-John-Hansen-speaker-Carla-Lembs-named-speaker-pro-tempore-Patricia-Miller-reappointed-chief-clerk-rules-adopted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6385975-64e043edcd4237ba415d0e181c3254f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141636&Signature=JVHepcOM6Td3lFCWeMbu2~bjEhUbmyqqCLMsJWU94e12KFLeVT6KdvFaYasKRN1b1RZwgAndi-PuUyIsOCjyg~JWwXH-FBBjww3Pd9MqnAXfVgs9bkNpKFuebJn6KsERTqBAQUs4-YEeImmGsrCe2n~UkpQvz1tqxUjvcWSycGvvvKrH6AJ4klVekF02GyI30aqcGYzC4rx9p8X4aNkm737g6r4qijXvTJzquIbmIdCKTwUbCoBY0vnmn4DDM3NSLPf0zrLrCnmD2DY7XSK-jBT~4W7kdLjLEU7cy1UyRVNLu~POJOO~SWhNepEPet53eAWsHxaZBR1xyFDp3Nh0dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Dakota House of Representatives completed its organizational business on Jan. 14, 2025, electing Representative John Hansen as speaker, Representative Carla Lembs as speaker pro tempore and Patricia (Pat) Miller as chief clerk and adopting temporary rules that will govern the chamber while the 100th legislative session begins.

The nominations, seconding and roll-call votes occurred on the House floor after the clerk confirmed a quorum. Representative Odenbach moved to nominate John Hansen for speaker; Representative Odenbach and Representative Healy spoke in support before the roll-call vote. The clerk announced \"there were 67 ayes. Excused 2,\" and Representative John Hansen was declared elected speaker for the 2025–2026 term.

The organizational actions set the House’s leadership and procedures for the session and established the framework for committee referrals and floor procedure. Adopting temporary joint and house rules preserves continuity with the previous session’s rules while the chamber considers permanent rules and committee assignments.

Representative Overweg moved that Representative Carla Lembs be elected speaker pro tempore. After remarks by Representative Overweg and Representative Emery, the House conducted a roll-call vote; the clerk announced 67 ayes and 2 excused, and Lembs was declared elected speaker pro tempore.

Representative Odenbach nominated Patricia Miller for chief clerk. Members spoke in her support; a roll-call vote followed and the clerk announced the majority approval (the clerk’s announcement recorded the affirmative vote of the majority of members elect). Patricia Miller was sworn and declared chief clerk for the 100th legislative session.

The House also adopted temporary rules for joint sessions and for the House itself. On a recorded vote to adopt the permanent joint rules of the 99th legislative session as temporary joint rules for the 100th session, the clerk announced \"ayes 68, excused 1\" and the motion carried. The same approach was used to adopt the House temporary rules, and that motion also passed with the clerk announcing 68 ayes and 1 excused.

Other organizational motions carried by voice vote or unanimous consent. The House appointed a committee of five on its part to meet with a Senate committee of five to arrange a memorial recognition of deceased former members of the two chambers. The House also adopted a motion to reconvene at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, and waived the reading of certain personnel appointment lists into the record.

Representative Odenbach's nomination speeches for leadership positions emphasized experience and temperament; Representative Healy likewise urged colleagues to support Hansen, saying he had \"a strong understanding of these rules and processes.\" Representative Overweg and Representative Emery offered endorsements for Lembs that highlighted her work ethic and stated priorities. Patricia Miller was introduced by Representative Odenbach as a long-serving clerk of the House.

The House completed the organizational portion of its agenda and recessed to allow scheduled joint sessions and the governor’s State of the State address later in the day.","On Jan. 14, 2025, the South Dakota House of Representatives completed organizational business, electing Representative John Hansen as speaker, Representative Carla Lembs as speaker pro tempore and Patricia Miller as chief clerk; the House also adopted temporary joint and house rules and appointed committees for memorial and scheduling duties.","actionData","errors"]

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Gov. Kristi Noem touts education savings accounts, ag transition program and border security in 100th State of the State address

House elects John Hansen speaker; Carla Lembs named speaker pro tempore; Patricia Miller reappointed chief clerk; rules adopted