PIERRE, S.D., Feb. 7 -- The Office of South Dakota Governor issued text of the following speech:
Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 57 to provide second-chance professional licensing opportunities into law. This bill creates uniform procedures for consideration of criminal histories and conviction in professional or occupational licensure.
"When individuals are ready to reenter society, we want them to have the opportunity to build a career and provide for themselves and their families," said Governor Noem. "This bill ensures that an unrelated criminal past doesn't stop qualified applicants from filling our open jobs and successfully reentering the workforce."
Governor Noem was joined at the bill signing by Jack Brewer, a nationally...