South Dakota currently requires judicial officers to appear on a separate, nonpolitical ballot during elections, but this bill eliminates that requirement and allows judges to be listed on the same ballot as other candidates. The change simplifies the voting process by removing the need for a distinct judicial ballot while judges will still run for election.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 539
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 478
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 488
Signed by the President S.J. 473
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 70, NAYS 0. H.J. 462
State Affairs Certified uncontested, placed on consent
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 239
First Reading House H.J. 202
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 165
State Affairs Certified uncontested, placed on consent
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 101
First Reading Senate S.J. 79
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-025
Do Pass
State Affairs — Do Pass
Do Pass
State Affairs — Do Pass