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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to abolish the State Board of Elections.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to abolish the State Board of Elections, transferring its duties and responsibilities to the Secretary of State, and makes numerous changes to election laws. Key provisions include updating deadlines for filing petition signatures for initiated amendments and measures to May, changing the signature filing deadline for referred laws to ninety days after the legislature adjourns, and modifying various definitions and procedures related to voter registration, ballot preparation, absentee voting, and election administration. The bill also repeals several sections of existing law that specifically refer to the State Board of Elections, consolidating its former functions under the Secretary of State.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Aaron Aylward (R)*,
Heather Baxter (R),
Travis Ismay (R),
Phil Jensen (R),
Dylan Jordan (R),
Tony Kayser (R),
Tom Pischke (R),
Last Action
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0. (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26572 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/301299.pdf |
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