This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit South Dakota legislators to serving eight consecutive years in either chamber (up to four two-year terms), with the restriction resetting if they serve in a different chamber. The change would also clarify that partial terms filled by appointment don't count toward the term limit. Voters would decide whether to approve this amendment in the next general election.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 194
First Reading House H.J. 150
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 20, NAYS 14. S.J. 115
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3. S.J. 5
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 15
Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Prime sponsor · Sen.
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Cosponsors
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass
State Affairs — Do Pass