South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 R cosponsors

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

Last action — State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3 S.J. 11

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf January 06, 2026

Action History

  1. State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3 S.J. 11

  2. Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

  3. First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 15

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 98 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (98)

98 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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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 59?
SB 59 is sponsored by Kathy Rice (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Greg Blanc (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Leslie Heinemann (Republican), and John Carley (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 59?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 59?
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