The bill modifies the signature requirements for petitions to initiate constitutional amendments in South Dakota. It amends the existing law to state that a measure proposed by initiative may be presented by a petition signed by at least five percent of the qualified electors of the state. Additionally, it introduces a new requirement that an amendment to the South Dakota Constitution must be signed by qualified voters from each senatorial district, with the number of signatures required being at least ten percent of the total votes cast for Governor in that district during the last gubernatorial election.

This change aims to ensure that proposed constitutional amendments have broader support across different regions of the state, reflecting a more localized endorsement from voters in each senatorial district. The bill emphasizes the importance of both statewide and district-level participation in the constitutional amendment process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/30/2025: 2-1-1