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SD HJR5001
SD HJR5001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, prohibiting the transfer of private property to a non-governmental entity for the purpose of economic development or increased tax revenue and requiring a declaration of necessity.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, prohibiting the transfer of private property to a non-governmental entity for the purpose of economic development or increased tax revenue and requiring a declaration of necessity.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes to amend the South Dakota Constitution to prevent the government from transferring private property to a private company or organization solely for the purpose of economic development or to increase tax revenue. It also requires that if the government does take or damage private property, it must first issue a public declaration stating the necessity for doing so, and just compensation must still be provided to the owner. This amendment aims to clarify and restrict the government's power of eminent domain, which is the power to take private property for public use, ensuring it is not used for private gain.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (30)
Spencer Gosch (R)*,
Mark Lapka (R)*,
Heather Baxter (R),
John Carley (R),
Tim Goodwin (R),
Tamara Grove (R),
Jon Hansen (R),
Leslie Heinemann (R),
Joy Hohn (R),
Taffy Howard (R),
Kevin Jensen (R),
Tony Kayser (R),
Karla Lems (R),
Sue Lucas-Peterson (R),
Logan Manhart (R),
Liz May (R),
Scott Moore (R),
Lauren Nelson (R),
Kaley Nolz (R),
Al Novstrup (R),
Marty Overweg (R),
Carl Perry (R),
Tom Pischke (R),
Peri Pourier (R),
Kathy Rice (R),
Brandei Schaefbauer (R),
Tesa Schwans (R),
John Sjaarda (R),
Bethany Soye (R),
Mykala Voita (R),
Last Action
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 131 (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26741 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/298338.pdf |
| House of Representatives Amendment HJR5001C | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/297859.pdf |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/296799.pdf |
| House State Affairs Amendment HJR5001B | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/296345.pdf |
| House State Affairs Amendment HJR5001A | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/296344.pdf |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/294004.pdf |
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