HB1072 Goes to Senate on Monday

As you know, HB1072 passed through the Senate Taxation Committee yesterday by a vote of 7-2. You can listen to the meeting online:
http://www.sdpb.org/statehouse/2009/sta.aspx?CommitteeCode=STA

The bill will go to the full Senate Monday.

Taxation committee:
Voting no were Sen. Ryan Maher and Sen. Gordon Howie.
Voting yes over their own objections but in support of the arts were Sen. Sandy Jerstad and Sen. Jim Peterson .
Sen. Tom Nelson presented the amendment; Sen. Stan Adelstein testified in favor; Sen. Pam Merchant commented in support; Sen. Tom Hansen asked for clarifications as the chair; Sen. Art Fryslie did not comment but voted in favor.

Please contact your Senators and express your brief support of HB1072. Remember to include your location when commenting.

More information will be included with CANmail tomorrow.

Pat Boyd
Executive Director
South Dakotans for the Arts

Advancing the Arts through service, education & advocacy