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SD SB139

SD SB139
Revise residency requirements for the purposes of voter registration.


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Introduced
01/26/2023
In Committee
02/24/2023
Crossed Over
02/13/2023
Passed
02/28/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT ENTITLED An Act to revise residency requirements for the purposes of voter registration.

AI Summary

This bill revises the residency requirements for voter registration in South Dakota. It amends the existing law to define "residence" as the place where a person is domiciled and has an actual fixed permanent dwelling or abode. The bill also requires that a person must have maintained residence in the state for at least 30 days prior to submitting a voter registration form. Additionally, the bill adds a new section to the voter registration form that requires the applicant to certify their eligibility, including their citizenship, age, residency, mental competency, and lack of a felony conviction, under penalty of perjury.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on March 27, 2023 S.J. 495 (on 03/27/2023)

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