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SD HB1316
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tony Kayser
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AI Summary
- Replaces the current flexible "within six calendar days" local canvass deadline with a fixed date and time: 9:00 a.m. local time on the first Tuesday following the election
- Requires the person in charge of the election to post the time and place of the canvass to the secretary of state's website
- Changes the state-level canvass by the Board of State Canvassers from "within seven days after the day of election" to a fixed date of 9:00 a.m. central time on the second Tuesday following the election
- Retains the provision allowing the Board of State Canvassers to adjourn for up to ten days if county returns have not been received
- Allows governing board members to designate a representative to attend the official canvass in their absence for cause
Legislative Description
Revise the time for conducting the canvass of an election.
Elections
Last Action
House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 24, NAYS 42. H.J. 337
2/17/2026
Committee Referrals
State Affairs2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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