This bill requires people taking civil office in South Dakota to use oath or affirmation language that closely matches the specific wording in the state constitution for their particular office, rather than using generic language. The bill also updates pronouns and references from "his" to "the person" or "his the person's" to be more inclusive. These changes ensure consistency between the oath taken and the constitutional requirements for each office.
State Affairs Tabled Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 210
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 223
Local Government Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Local Government Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Local Government Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
Local Government Motion to amend H.J. 1
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Local Government H.J. 40
First Reading House H.J. 34
Herman Otten
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Tina Mulally
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Tabled
Do Pass Amended
Local Government — Motion to amend
Local Government — Do Pass Amended