SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The South Dakota legislature passed a road bill that raises the gas tax by six cents, license and license plate fees by 20% and allows counties to impose a $5 and up to $60 dollars per wheel.
Senator Bernie Hunoff of Yankton told legislators that “it’s not the position any of us wanted to be in.”
But Hunhoff told legislators last Friday that if they didn't think South Dakota doesn't have road problems then they're not driving around the state very often. He says the local roads are in especially bad shape.
If Governor Daugaard signs the bill it will take effect the first of next month.