The bill amends South Dakota's voter registration law, specifically section 12-4-5, to modify the registration deadline and clarify the language regarding eligible individuals. It changes the term "person" to "individual" and adjusts the deadline for voter registration from "fifteen days" to "thirty days" before an election. Additionally, it specifies that completed voter registration applications must be received by the county auditor or the relevant agency by 5:00 p.m. local time on that deadline. The bill also mandates that any voter registration completed at local, state, or federal agencies during a specified week must be sent to the appropriate county auditor by the following Wednesday.

Furthermore, the bill empowers the State Board of Elections to promulgate rules for the alternative transmission of voter registration information via computer from the agency to the secretary of state. It also clarifies that the names of individuals who register to vote must be added to the file used for runoff elections, ensuring that the registration process is streamlined and efficient. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the voter registration process in South Dakota.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/25/2025: 12-4-5