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SD SB176
SD SB176Amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Passed
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT ENTITLED An Act to amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to change the amount of time that election materials, such as voted ballots and pollbooks, must be kept before they can be destroyed. Specifically, it establishes a uniform period of twenty-two months after an election for the destruction of these materials for municipal elections, school district elections, and all other non-federal elections, as well as federal elections. This change aims to standardize the retention period across different types of elections within the state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Delivered to the Governor on March 05, 2026 S.J. 477 (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27214 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305643.pdf |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/299331.pdf |
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