During the 2015 South Dakota legislative session, SB 168 established an Elder Abuse Task Force which will be studying financial, physical and emotional abuse of elderly South Dakotans. The task force is charged with making recommendations to the SD Legislature on policies and legislation to effectively address the issue. Appointed members will serve until January 1, 2016. Included in the seventeen member task force is Rep. Kris Langer from Dell Rapids. The first meeting will be held later this summer.
Kris Langer Selected as Republican Whip
Elected at the beginning of each Congress by members of their respective party, the 2015 South Dakota House Republicans have elected Kris Langer, from Dell Rapids, as one of four Republican Whips.
The Whips assist the leadership in managing the party’s legislative program on the floor of the House and provides information to party members about important legislative-related matters. The Whips keep track of all politically important legislation and ensure that all members of their parties are present when important measures are to be voted upon. When a vote appears to be close, the Whips contact absent members of their party and advise them of the vote.
Congratulations Kris.
Rep Kris Langer receives her House Committee Assignment
New South Dakota House members get committee assignments: Rep. Kris Langer, R-Dell Rapids, is on the House Commerce and Energy Committee and the House Health and Human Services Committee. She replaces former Rep. Jon Hansen, R-Dell Rapids who stepped down to attend law school.
Kris Langer to be appointed as State House Representative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013
CONTACT: Tony Venhuizen or Kelsey Pritchard at 605-773-3212
Gov. Daugaard To Appoint Kris Langer To District 25 House Seat
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today that he will appoint Kris Langer of Dell Rapids to the South Dakota State House. Langer will represent District 25, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Rep. Jon Hansen.
“Kris Langer is an impressive woman and a leader in her community,” said Gov. Daugaard. “She will be an excellent state representative for the people of District 25.”
Langer is a realtor for LandMark Realty and Auction in Dell Rapids. She served four terms on the Dell Rapids City Council, including service as Council President. Langer has also served on the Minnehaha Economic Development Association and the Dell Rapids Economic Development Board.
“I am honored to be chosen for the appointment,” said Langer. “I look forward to serving the people of District 25.”
Langer was born and raised on a family farm between Toronto and White, and is a graduate of South Dakota State University. She and her husband, Tracy, have two sons, Cole and Grant. Langer is a member of Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids and is active in the Dell Rapids Baseball Association and the Dell Rapids Athletic Booster Club.
District 25 includes north and east Minnehaha County, including the cities of Dell Rapids, Baltic, Garretson, Colton, Lyons, Valley Springs and Rowena. It also includes the area in eastern Sioux Falls near South Sycamore Avenue and East 26th Street.
Earlier this year, Rep. Hansen announced that he would resign, effective Aug. 15, to attend the USD School of Law. The Governor’s appointment of Langer is also effective Aug. 15.