God, ice cream and tea: Legislature’s second week brings hemp debate, committee kerfuffle and more

This week in the Legislature, lawmakers discussed hemp and kratom regulation, an ethics bill based on South Dakota Searchlight reporting and an eminent domain issue that could end up on the ballot in November. A committee meeting was interrupted by a disagreement about seating arrangements. Gov. Larry Rhoden announced a bill to increase the punishment for threats or acts of violence that disrupt religious services. And an old hydroelectric plant in Spearfish Canyon could become a new museum for visitors to the area.