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SD Legislature Executive Board Denies Public Comment

Oct 2
1 min read

Updated: Oct 8



James Bialota | Investigation | Oct. 3, 2026


Well, with no surprise to anyone, South Dakota State Senator Chris Karr denied public comment on the minutes at the SD Legislature Executive Board meeting on 9/23/2026 until after they voted to approve the minutes. Sounds like Pelosi's infamous line "We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it."


After Renae Randall noted that her whistleblower documents had not been made public, Karr attempted to move into committee discussion without giving me a chance to speak. I interjected and further reiterated Randall's point to the Board. I also warned Karr that, on the public record, he was committing a misdemeanor in the presence of others (SDCL 1-27-1.16).



Why is this important? Because the Board hid files from the minutes, which were submitted by the public, before the meeting and in time for the agenda. The minutes uncorrected violates SDCL 1-27-1.17, punishable with a misdemeanor. But why stop there? The Board also hid the documents from the original agenda, in violation of SDCL 1-27-1.16.


All are criminal acts, with a 30-day Jail sentence possible. Just because you're a Senator or Representative doesn't mean the law doesn't apply to you.


Who wants to hold South Dakota accountable?



Pictured at top: Chris Karr

 
 
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