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SJR508 • 2026

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.

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Last action
2026-03-04
Official status
Do Pass
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-04 South Dakota Legislature

    Do Pass

Official Summary Text

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.