South Dakota 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB 59 — require the use of certain geographic terminology in official materials of a state agency.

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 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

require the use of certain geographic terminology in official materials of a state agency.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced

Sponsors

  • SD member #4740 · Primary
  • SD member #4761 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 103 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (2)

  • SD member #4740
  • SD member #4761

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (103)

103 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — Senate State Affairs

Passed 6 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3300
Unaffiliated 2000
Democratic 1000
Total 6300
% of votes cast 67%33%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 Nay
Jim Mehlhaff Republican Nay
Randy Deibert Republican Yea
Tom Pischke Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 59 do?
require the use of certain geographic terminology in official materials of a state agency.
Who sponsors SB 59?
SB 59 is sponsored by SD member #4740 and SD member #4761.
What is the current status of SB 59?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 59?
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