PIERRE, (KCCR) — The swift transition of power continues following the selection of former state Representative Tony Venhuizen as South Dakota Lieutenant Governor. A Senate Select Committee held a confirmation hearing for Venhuizen just hours after the selection announcement. Among those providing public comment in support of Venhuizen was District 24 Senator and Senate Majority Leader Jim Mehlhaff of Pierre…
A five-member select committee conducted the hearing. Senator Chris Karr asked Venhuizen how he sees his role outside of the legislative session…
Senator Liz Larson questioned Venhuizen on Rhoden’s desire to re-establish relationships with the state’s Tribal nations…
The Select Committee approved moving Venhuizen’s nomination for confirmation by the full Senate on a five-zero vote.
