The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of South Dakota that clarifies voting eligibility requirements. Specifically, it states that only individuals who are citizens of the United States and at least eighteen years old, who have met all residency and registration requirements, are entitled to vote in elections. The amendment also specifies that non-citizens are disqualified from voting, while individuals may still be disqualified for reasons such as mental incompetence or felony convictions.
This amendment will be submitted to voters for approval during the next general election, and it aims to ensure the integrity of the voting process in South Dakota. Additionally, the resolution allows the Legislature to establish reasonable requirements to further safeguard the voting system. The amendment emphasizes that residency for voting purposes cannot be lost solely due to an elector's absence from the state.