Title: In re Interpretation Of South Dakota Constitution and State Laws Regarding Eligibility For CRF Grant Programs
Citation: 2020 S.D. 58
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State: south-dakota
Issuer: south-dakota Supreme Court
Date: October 22, 2020

Annotate this Case Justia Opinion Summary The Supreme Court issued an advisory opinion requested by the Governor of the State of South Dakota questioning whether the South Dakota Constitution or any state law prohibits a current state legislator from being eligible to receive funds from coronavirus relief fund (CRF) Grant Programs. The Supreme Court concluded that a solemn occasion existed and that it would answer the question posed. The Court then answered that S.D. Const. Art. III, 12 precludes a current state legislator from contracting directly or indirectly with the State to receive funds from CRF Grant Programs. Read more Want to stay in the know about new opinions from the South Dakota Supreme Court? Sign up for free summaries delivered directly to your inbox. Learn More › You already receive new opinion summaries from South Dakota Supreme Court. Did you know we offer summary newsletters for even more practice areas and jurisdictions? Explore them here . Download PDF