This concurrent resolution doesn't change any state law—instead, it's a statement of values urging South Dakota residents to seek religious faith and rely on God's guidance for the state's wellbeing. The resolution expresses the legislature's view that the nation was founded on Judeo-Christian principles and that virtue and religious commitment are essential to protecting individual liberties.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
The amendment softens the resolution's language by changing "return to the Lord Most High, the Almighty and Uncreate, and plead" to simply "seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy," which WEAKENS the urgency and specificity of the original call to religious action. This makes the resolution's appeal less doctrinally specific and demanding while maintaining its overall purpose of urging South Dakotans toward religious devotion.
The amendment changed the bill from a "Senate Engrossed" version to an "Enrolled" version by removing line-number markers and formatting instructions, which is a technical procedural step with no substantive change to the resolution's content or purpose.
House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution Passed, YEAS 42, NAYS 23. H.J. 175
First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 162
Senate Adopt Resolution as amended Passed, YEAS 22, NAYS 11. S.J. 120
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 119
Senate Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 107
First Reading Senate S.J. 90
Prime sponsor · Sen.
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Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Concurred in Resolution
Adopt Resolution as amended