South Dakota employees currently get two consecutive hours off work to vote on election day; this bill extends that to four consecutive hours. The change applies to all elections in the state, including primary elections, and maintains the same protections against employer penalties or wage deductions for taking time to vote.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 213
Karla Lems
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day