The bill amends provisions related to the submission of nominating petitions for candidates seeking elective municipal office in South Dakota. It establishes that a nominating petition must be filed with the finance officer by 5 p.m. on the last Friday in February before the election. The petition must be on a prescribed form and include the candidate's name, residential address, mailing address (if applicable), and the office for which they are nominated. Additionally, individuals signing the petition from second-class or third-class municipalities may provide a post office box number instead of a street address. The finance officer is required to verify that the petition contains the necessary signatures and that the candidate is a registered voter.

Further amendments clarify the filing process for candidates for various offices, including the requirement that nominating petitions for legislative and judicial offices must be filed with the Secretary of State. The bill also specifies that candidates can withdraw their names from the primary election by submitting a written request under oath within a specified timeframe. Overall, the changes aim to streamline the nomination process and ensure compliance with updated filing requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/03/2025: 12-6-4, 12-6-8.1
Senate Engrossed, 01/29/2025: 9-13-7, 12-6-4, 12-6-8.1