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IntroducedFeb 04, 2026
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Passed SenateFeb 24, 2026
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Passed House
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Became Law
South Dakota Senate Bill
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.
Last Action See all actions
House • Mar 02, 2026: State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Mar 02, 2026 03:00pm
Room 414
Summary
Comments on SJR 508
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors



- Kevin Jensencosponsor
- Chris Karrcosponsor
- Mark Lapkacosponsor
- Jim Mehlhaffcosponsor
- Lauren Nelsoncosponsor
- Tom Pischkecosponsor
- Mykala Voitacosponsor
Votes
YES: 9
- Randy Deibert
- Kevin Jensen
- Chris Karr
- Steve Kolbeck
- Liz Larson
- Tom Pischke
- Curt Voight
- Carl Perry
- Jim Mehlhaff
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
Actions
- Mar 02, 2026 | House
- State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
- Feb 25, 2026 | House
- First read in House and referred to State Affairs, H.J. 445
- Feb 24, 2026 | Senate
- Do Pass, Passed YEAS: 19, NAYS: 14, S.J. 385
- Feb 23, 2026 | Senate
- State Affairs Scheduled for hearing, S.J. 1
- State Affairs Do Pass, Passed YEAS: 9, NAYS: 0, S.J. 31
- Feb 04, 2026 | Senate
- First read in Senate and referred to State Affairs, S.J. 179
Bill Texts
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