Wildlife & Fisheries Legislative Bill Debate
1. Choose a proposed bill affecting wildlife, fisheries, or outdoor recreation from the
current SD Legislative Session. Bills can be found online at sdlegislature.gov. SD Game,
Fish & Parks also tracks certain bills of interest (gfp.sd.gov > Agency > 2022 Legislative
Updates).
2. Select whether you will be a proponent (for) or opponent (against) of this bill.
3. Prepare a statement/presentation for your stance/position. You may use a PowerPoint
or any other visual aid to support your position if you want. Your presentation must be
1-3 minutes in length.
4. Each side will present their stance to the class. Then, each side will have the opportunity
for a 1-3 minute rebuttal of their opponent’s stance.
5. After both sides have presented and had the opportunity for rebuttal, the rest of the
class may ask questions of either side. Then, the class will vote whether to pass or fail
the bill.
Students will be graded based on their presentation, rebuttal, and response to questions from
the class.
Name(s):
Bill number:
Pro
Presentation:
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2
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5
Response to questions/rebuttal:
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2
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4
5
Supporting arguments/info:
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2
3
4
5
Did the vote go in your favor?
Yes
No
Comments:
Con