South Dakota 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB 33 — modify the number of signatures required on certain election-related petitions.

Last action — Introduced

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

modify the number of signatures required on certain election-related petitions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 105 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (105)

105 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — Senate State Affairs

Passed 8 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5100
Unaffiliated 2000
Democratic 1000
Total 8100
% of votes cast 89%11%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Jensen (Kevin) — Yea
Kolbeck (Steve) — Yea
Liz Larson Democratic Yea
Carl Perry Republican Yea
Chris Karr Republican Yea
Curt Voight Republican Yea
Jim Mehlhaff Republican Nay
Randy Deibert Republican Yea
Tom Pischke Republican Yea

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 33 do?
modify the number of signatures required on certain election-related petitions.
What is the current status of SB 33?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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