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Dennis Daugaard on Government Reform

Better Government Red Tape Review: eliminate 26,000 words

Let's talk about less regulation. Conversely, the proliferation of laws and regulations. State government agencies have a tendency toward more laws. But we must push back. That's why I'm proud that our Better Government Red Tape Review had another strong year, finding obsolete and unnecessary statutes and rules that can be eliminated. Last year, we eliminated 177 sections and over 26,000 words from the statutory code and the administrative rules. This year, we will propose eliminating 650 sections and more than 78,000 words.

Many executive orders are signed by governors without a sunset clause, and technically remain in force long after their purpose has been served. I will be rescinding over 100 executive orders, dating back as far as Gov. Archie Gubbrud, and we are going to examine other executive orders as well.

Federal regulatory regime has run amok

No campaign spending limits; no state campaign funding

Do you support limiting the following types of contributions to state legislative candidates?
• Q: Individual ?
  A: Yes.
• Q: PAC ?
  A: Yes.
• Q: Corporate ?
  A: Yes.
• Q: Political Parties ?
  A: Yes.
• Q: Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
  A: Yes.
• Q: Do you support imposing spending limits on political campaigns?
  A: No.
• Q: Do you support partial funding from state taxes for political campaigns?
  A: No.