Lawmakers Cleared

    PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - A legislative panel has cleared South Dakota
House leaders of allegations that they asked the Legislature's
staff to reveal confidential information about proposed bills being
prepared for other lawmakers.
     The Legislature's Executive Board voted unanimously Tuesday to
accept a subcommittee report that found no credible evidence to
support the allegations. The report says the claims have no merit.
     Six Republican legislators had questioned whether three top GOP
House leaders had sought to violate a policy that forbids
legislative staff from revealing information about research
requests or bills before they are introduced or made public.
     The leaders said they had only asked that legislative staff
members advise lawmakers of possible constitutional problems or
other flaws in proposals that could embarrass the Legislature.