This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would let South Dakota voters decide whether circuit court judges should face retention elections to keep their positions. If approved by voters, the amendment would change how judges stay on the bench—instead of the current system, judges would periodically have to win voter approval to continue serving.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Senate Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor S.J. 148
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 14
Lee Schoenbeck
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Will Mortenson
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors