The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of South Dakota that clarifies voting eligibility requirements. It states that only individuals who are citizens of the United States, at least eighteen years old, and who have fulfilled all residency and registration requirements are entitled to vote in state elections. Additionally, the amendment specifies that individuals may be disqualified from voting due to mental incompetence or felony convictions, and explicitly states that non-citizens are ineligible to vote.
This amendment will be presented to voters at the next general election for approval. It aims to reinforce the integrity of the voting process by ensuring that only U.S. citizens participate in elections, while also allowing the Legislature to establish reasonable measures to maintain the integrity of the vote. The resolution emphasizes that voters maintain their voting residency even if they are temporarily absent from the state.