South Dakota's National Guard members cannot be sent into active combat overseas unless Congress officially declares war or takes specific constitutional action to call them up for defined purposes like repelling invasion or enforcing laws. The Governor must ensure the state follows this requirement. This creates a new legal barrier to overseas military deployments, requiring formal congressional action rather than allowing deployments under broader federal authority.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 2.
Military and Veterans Affairs Motion to amend
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to another day
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Military and Veterans Affairs H.J. 154
Aaron Aylward
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Military and Veterans Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day