This concurrent resolution expresses South Dakota's support for the Electoral College system and opposition to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which is an agreement among states to award their electoral votes based on the national popular vote winner rather than their own state's results. The resolution also invites other states to join South Dakota in forming an "Electoral College Interstate Compact" to defend the current system. This resolution does not change existing state law—it is a statement of legislative opinion on presidential election policy.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Senate Concurred in Resolution Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 471
State Affairs Certified uncontested, placed on consent
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 394
House of Representatives Adopt Resolution Passed, YEAS 70, NAYS 0. H.J. 385
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 212
First Reading House H.J. 195
Richard Vasgaard
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-016
Concurred in Resolution
State Affairs — Do Pass
Adopt Resolution
Judiciary — Do Pass