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SD SJR508
SD SJR508Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes amendments to the South Dakota Constitution to remove the lieutenant governor from the role of presiding officer of the Senate, a position they currently hold with the power to break ties. The resolution, which requires voter approval at the next general election, also repeals a provision that prevented the lieutenant governor from acting as a member of the court during an impeachment trial of the Governor. The lieutenant governor would instead focus on duties delegated by the Governor.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Steve Kolbeck (R)*,
Tamara Grove (R),
Joy Hohn (R),
Kevin Jensen (R),
Chris Karr (R),
Mark Lapka (R),
Jim Mehlhaff (R),
Lauren Nelson (R),
Tom Pischke (R),
Mykala Voita (R),
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing (on 03/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27169 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/301167.pdf |
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