This bill gives the South Dakota Legislature the legal right to sue state officials—including the Governor and Secretary of State—if they change or ignore election laws without authorization. The Legislature's leaders (the House Speaker and Senate President) can file these lawsuits on behalf of the Legislature if a majority of both chambers requests it, and the Legislature must be included as a party in any lawsuits involving unauthorized changes to election rules.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 81
Tina Mulally
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day