Republican lawmakers in the state applauded Noem's bill when it was introduced, but the GOP-led House State Affairs Committee declined to give it a hearing.
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South Dakota Republicans halt Kristi Noem's abortion bill, shock governor
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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's abortion ban proposal stifled by Republican lawmakers
A Republican-controlled South Dakota House committee has declined to consider a bill from Gov. Kristi Noem aimed at banning nearly all abortions. It deals a major blow to a top item on the governor's agenda.
A Republican-controlled South Dakota House committee declined Wednesday to consider a proposal from Gov. Kristi Noem aimed at banning nearly all abortions, stifling a top item on the governor's agenda.
Republican lawmakers in the state applauded Noem's bill when it was introduced, but the GOP-led House State Affairs Committee declined to give it a hearing.
South Dakota Republicans blocked a pro-life proposal from Gov. Kristi Noem that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected and was modeled after Texas’ law that allows private citizens to sue.
