This bill allows any registered South Dakota voter to sue state or local election officials in court if those officials fail to follow election laws or rules, or if they act without legal authority. Voters have 30 days after an election's official vote count to file these legal challenges, called writs of mandamus (to force officials to do their job) or prohibition (to stop officials from overstepping their authority).
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 160
John Sjaarda
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day