A State Senate Committee approved a measure Thursday that would grant limited immunity for someone illegally consuming alcohol but aiding a person in the same situation whose life is in danger. State Senator Larry Tidemann of Brookings is the bill’s sponsor. He says a group of college students encouraged the legislation. He says it’s not designed to encourage alcohol consumption….
Hughes County States Attorney Kelly Marnette opposed the measure….
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/02/Marnette-141-1.mp3|titles=Marnette-141-1]State Senator Mike Vehle was also skeptical. He’s concerned about the number of times someone may use it……
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/02/Vehle-141-1.mp3|titles=Vehle-141-1]The Senate Judiciary committee passed the bill on a six to one vote. The full Senate will consider it.
(courtesy KORN, Mitchell)