SCR 604 — urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota.
Last action — House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 42, NAYS 23 H.J. 175
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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12 sponsors
12 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (12 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
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26.676.1026.676.11 101st Legislative Session SCR604 South Dakota Legislature Senate Concurrent Resolution 604 SENATEENROLLED ENGROSSEDAN IntroducedA by:CT A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota.
Senator Voita A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota.
and Overstrikes26.676.11 indicate2 deletedSCR604 language.WHEREAS, we give thanks to the omnipotent Lord of all creation for the peace and prosperity that He has bestowed upon us, for we confess that peace and prosperity are gifts from Him and that true peace and prosperity is found only in Him;
26.676.10 2 SCR604 WHEREAS, we give thanks to the omnipotent Lord of all creation for the peace and prosperity that He has bestowed upon us, for we confess that peace and prosperity are gifts from Him and that true peace and prosperity is found only in Him;
and WHEREAS, the foundation of a strong community begins with a commitment to strong, loving,loving families, in which is shown the profound and unconditional love of mother and father towards each other, their children, and their communities;
and OverstrikesSCR604 indicateENROLLED deleted26.676.11 language.3 SCR604 WHEREAS, throughout the history of our nation, our leaders have repeatedly called upon the people to return to Almighty God in a spirit of humility and penance, and beg the Father's favor and mercy;
26.676.10 3 SCR604 WHEREAS, throughout the history of our nation, our leaders have repeatedly called upon the people to return to Almighty God in a spirit of humility and penance, and beg the Father's favor and mercy;
and OverstrikesSCR604 indicateENROLLED deleted26.676.11 language.4 SCR604 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that with a humble spirit and a contrite heart, we recognize our sins and our weaknesses, both individually and as a people, and beg Him for His forgiveness and His strength;
26.676.10 4 SCR604 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that with a humble spirit and a contrite heart, we recognize our sins and our weaknesses, both individually and as a people, and beg Him for His forgiveness and His strength;
OverstrikesSCR604 indicateENROLLED deleted26.676.11 language.5 SCR604 Adopted by the Senate, January 27, 2026 Concurred in by the House of Representatives, January 29, 2026 _____________________ _____________________ Chris Karr Peggy Laurenz President Pro Tempore Secretary of the Senate of the Senate _____________________ _____________________ Jon Hansen Patricia Miller Speaker of the House Chief Clerk of the House SCR604 ENROLLED
View plain text versions (4)
- Enrolled View text Current pdf February 02, 2026
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed pdf January 28, 2026
- Introduced View text pdf January 23, 2026
- SCR604A View text pdf
Action History
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House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 42, NAYS 23 H.J. 175
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First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 162
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Senate Adopt Resolution as amended , Passed, YEAS 22, NAYS 11 S.J. 120
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Senate Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 119 Amendment SCR604A
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Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 107
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First Reading Senate S.J. 90
Sponsors
- John Sjaarda · Primary
- Tom Pischke · Primary
- Al Novstrup · Primary
- Phil Jensen · Primary
- Jana Hunt · Primary
- Tim Goodwin · Primary
- John Carley · Primary
- Greg Blanc · Primary
- Heather Baxter · Primary
- Aaron Aylward · Primary
- Mykala Voita · Primary
- Tony Randolph · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →12 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 93 not signed on · 33 voted No
Sponsors (12)
- John Sjaarda Republican
- Tom Pischke Republican
- Al Novstrup Republican
- Phil Jensen Republican
- Jana Hunt Republican
- Tim Goodwin Republican
- John Carley Republican
- Greg Blanc Republican
- Heather Baxter Republican
- Aaron Aylward Republican
- Mykala Voita Republican
- Tony Randolph Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (93)
93 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 93 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 42 | 16 | 0 | 5 |
| Democratic | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 23 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 33% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (70)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Kolbeck (Jack) | — | Nay |
| Van Diepen | — | Nay |
| Eric Emery | Democratic | Nay |
| Erik Muckey | Democratic | Nay |
| Erin Healy | Democratic | Nay |
| Kadyn Wittman | Democratic | Nay |
| Nicole Uhre-Balk | Democratic | Nay |
| Aaron Aylward | Republican | Yea |
| Al Novstrup | Republican | Yea |
| Amber Arlint | Republican | Nay |
| Bethany Soye | Republican | Yea |
| Bobbi Andera | Republican | Yea |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Mulder | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Kassin | Republican | Nay |
| Curt Massie | Republican | Nay |
| David Kull | Republican | Nay |
| Drew Peterson | Republican | Nay |
| Dylan Jordan | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Jamison | Republican | Yea |
| Heather Baxter | Republican | Yea |
| Jana Hunt | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Bathke | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jessica Bahmuller | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Halverson | Republican | Nay |
| John Hughes | Republican | Yea |
| John Shubeck | Republican | Yea |
| John Sjaarda | Republican | Yea |
| Jon Hansen | Republican | Yea |
| Josephine Garcia | Republican | Yea |
| Julie Auch | Republican | Yea |
| Kaley Nolz | Republican | Yea |
| Karla Lems | Republican | Yea |
| Kathy Rice | Republican | Yea |
| Kent Roe | Republican | Nay |
| Keri Weems | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Greenfield | Republican | Yea |
| Leslie Heinemann | Republican | Yea |
| Liz May | Republican | Yea |
| Logan Manhart | Republican | Yea |
| Marty Overweg | Republican | Yea |
| Mary Fitzgerald | Republican | Not Voting |
| Matt Roby | Republican | Yea |
| Mellissa Heermann | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Derby | Republican | Nay |
| Mike Stevens | Republican | Nay |
| Mike Weisgram | Republican | Nay |
| Nick Fosness | Republican | Yea |
| Peri Pourier | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Jensen | Republican | Yea |
| Rebecca Reimer | Republican | Yea |
| Roger DeGroot | Republican | Not Voting |
| Scott Moore | Republican | Nay |
| Scott Odenbach | Republican | Yea |
| Spencer Gosch | Republican | Not Voting |
| Steve Duffy | Republican | Nay |
| Taylor Rehfeldt | Republican | Nay |
| Terri Jorgenson | Republican | Yea |
| Tesa Schwans | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Czmowski | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Goodwin | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Reisch | Republican | Nay |
| Tim Walburg | Republican | Nay |
| Tina Mulally | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Kayser | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Randolph | Republican | Yea |
| Travis Ismay | Republican | Yea |
| Trish Ladner | Republican | Yea |
| Will Mortenson | Republican | Nay |
| William Shorma | Republican | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 21 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Democratic | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 31% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (35)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Otten | — | Yea |
| Jamie Smith | Democratic | Nay |
| Liz Larson | Democratic | Nay |
| Red Dawn Foster | Democratic | Nay |
| Amber Hulse | Republican | Yea |
| Arch Beal | Republican | Not Voting |
| Brandon Wipf | Republican | Nay |
| Carl Perry | Republican | Yea |
| Casey Crabtree | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Karr | Republican | Yea |
| Curt Voight | Republican | Yea |
| Glen Vilhauer | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Blanc | Republican | Yea |
| Helene Duhamel | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Mehlhaff | Republican | Yea |
| John Carley | Republican | Yea |
| Joy Hohn | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Jensen | Republican | Yea |
| Kyle Schoenfish | Republican | Nay |
| Larry Zikmund | Republican | Nay |
| Lauren Nelson | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Lapka | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Rohl | Republican | Yea |
| Mykala Voita | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Miskimins | Republican | Not Voting |
| Randy Deibert | Republican | Nay |
| Sam Marty | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie Sauder | Republican | Nay |
| Steve Kolbeck | Republican | Nay |
| Sue Peterson | Republican | Yea |
| Sydney Davis | Republican | Nay |
| Taffy Howard | Republican | Yea |
| Tamara Grove | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Reed | Republican | Nay |
| Tom Pischke | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SCR 604?
- SCR 604 is sponsored by John Sjaarda (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), John Carley (Republican), Greg Blanc (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Mykala Voita (Republican), and Tony Randolph (Republican).
- What is the current status of SCR 604?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SCR 604?
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