The bill revises the nomination process for candidates for lieutenant governor in South Dakota. It amends existing law to specify that in election years for governor, delegates at the state convention will nominate candidates for various offices, including lieutenant governor, while in presidential election years, they will nominate candidates for public utilities commissioner, presidential electors, and national party committee members. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement that candidates for governor must certify their nomination for lieutenant governor by a specified deadline, and it outlines the process for withdrawal and replacement nominations.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the secretary of state cannot place a candidate for governor on the general election ballot until a lieutenant governor candidate has been certified. It also mandates that the State Board of Elections create rules regarding the certification and withdrawal processes for lieutenant governor candidates. These changes aim to streamline the nomination process and ensure that all necessary candidates are properly certified before the election.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/30/2025: 12-5-21, 12-7-1.2