I think the "style and form veto" she used is a cop out. I defended her a couple of weeks ago thinking she just had issues with the wording or something, and wanted to make it stronger, but I don't think that's the case.
This is the best article I've read that explains it.
She wanted it reworded in a way that essentially renders it meaningless. For example,
Weakens Section 1 dramatically by changing the operative language of the bill. Previously the bill stated: “A team or sport designated as being female is available only to participants who are female, based on their biological sex…” She wants that edited to: "“A team or sport designated as being female is available only to participants who are female, based on their biological sex, as reflected on the birth certificate or affidavit provided upon initial enrollment…”
In other words, under Noem’s proposed changes, a biological male would easily be able to participate in women’s sports in South Dakota (even in K-12) as long as he files the proper paperwork.
Wasn't her objection to this bill more about how it was written and not the intent?
I understand that might be bullshit. I'm not 100% spun up on this one.
The language of bills can spell disaster down the line.
I think the "style and form veto" she used is a cop out. I defended her a couple of weeks ago thinking she just had issues with the wording or something, and wanted to make it stronger, but I don't think that's the case.
This is the best article I've read that explains it.
https://jonschweppe.substack.com/p/the-kristi-noem-veto-explained
She wanted it reworded in a way that essentially renders it meaningless. For example,
Weakens Section 1 dramatically by changing the operative language of the bill. Previously the bill stated: “A team or sport designated as being female is available only to participants who are female, based on their biological sex…” She wants that edited to: "“A team or sport designated as being female is available only to participants who are female, based on their biological sex, as reflected on the birth certificate or affidavit provided upon initial enrollment…”
In other words, under Noem’s proposed changes, a biological male would easily be able to participate in women’s sports in South Dakota (even in K-12) as long as he files the proper paperwork.