This is a proposed constitutional amendment that South Dakota voters would decide on at the next general election. The amendment changes how the state fills vacant legislative seats—specifically, it would alter the current process for appointing someone to complete a legislator's term when that seat becomes empty. The exact details of what the new appointment process would be aren't fully shown in this excerpt, but the measure asks voters to approve this change to the state constitution.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 23, NAYS 46. H.J. 182
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 129
Drew Dennert
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Jim Bolin
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass
State Affairs — Do Pass