Kristi Noem returned a bill banning transgender girls and women from participating in female sports back to the state legislature Friday. After reviewing the measure for nearly ten days, Noem took issue with "style and form" within the bill, saying she will sign it if lawmakers agree to the changes. "I support this legislation and hope that House Bill 1217, with the changes I am proposing, becomes law," Noem said in a Friday afternoon statement. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe state’s House passed the bill in February with strong support in a 50-17 vote. But the Senate proved more divided with a 20-15 vote, falling short of the needed two-thirds majority to bypass the governor.

Source: Fox News March 19, 2021 20:26 UTC