This bill clarifies the rules for mailing absentee ballots in South Dakota by requiring voters to first comply with specific application procedures before the Secretary of State can send them a ballot. It also specifies that absentee ballot applications can only be mailed if a voter has actually requested one, preventing unsolicited applications from being sent out.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 251
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 52, NAYS 16. H.J. 274
State Affairs Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3. H.J. 3
State Affairs Motion to amend H.J. 3
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 155
Brock Greenfield
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Drew Dennert
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass Amended
State Affairs — Do Pass Amended