Daugaard favors repeal of new ethics law
PIERRE, S.D. - Gov. Dennis Daugaard says he supports repeal or major changes to a government ethics overhaul just approved by voters this month, criticizing the campaign for the ballot measure as deceptive.
Daugaard told The Associated Press that he doesnt plan to include millions of dollars of funding in his December budget proposal for a public campaign finance system established under the new law. Backers pursued the initiative even though nonpartisan South Dakota officials raised constitutional concerns, Daugaard said.
He said hed support rolling back the measure if it isnt struck down in court.
I think its very possible the entire measure will be held unconstitutional, he said. If not, Ill be very surprised if the Legislature doesnt support wholesale changes if not outright repeal.
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