This joint resolution asks South Dakota voters to amend the state constitution to prohibit using eminent domain (government power to take private property) to transfer land to private companies for economic development or tax revenue purposes. The amendment would require that any use of eminent domain serve a genuine public purpose, not just private profit or tax gains, and would require the government to publicly declare why taking the property is necessary.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Senate Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 14, NAYS 19. S.J. 433
State Affairs Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3. S.J. 34
State Affairs Motion to amend S.J. 33
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 131
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 62, NAYS 5. H.J. 154
House of Representatives Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 32. H.J. 153
State Affairs Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3. H.J. 1
State Affairs Motion to amend H.J. 1
State Affairs Motion to amend H.J. 1
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 24
Prime sponsor · Sen.
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Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
State Affairs — Do Pass Amended
Motion to amend
Do Pass Amended
State Affairs — Do Pass Amended