No ban on cell-cultured protein in South Dakota
The state Senate reconsidered House Bill 1109 on Thursday. It failed on a 16-19 vote.
Derby: House will vote Friday on new prison
That came one day after the Senate deadlocked 17-17 on whether it should receive final legislative approval.
Republican Sen. Mykala Voita pitched it Wednesday and asked for the reconsideration on Thursday.
The House of Representatives had passed it 42-26.
Two other bills regarding cell-cultured meat and protein have made it to Gov. Larry Rhoden's desk.
The governor has signed into law House Bill 1022 that prohibits misbranding of any cell-cultured protein or product. HB 1022
Still making its way to him is House Bill 1118, which would prohibit any state spending on behalf of cell-cultured protein.
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