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SD HB1323

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Aylward

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps referendum petition signature requirements at the lesser of 5% of registered voters OR 2,500 registered voters for counties, municipalities, school districts, and taxing districts
  • Establishes a uniform 20-day window after publication to file referendum petitions across all political subdivisions
  • Explicitly prohibits referendums on administrative decisions, including those that execute existing plans or provide supervision of programs, employees, or officials
  • Requires ordinances and resolutions referred to voters to be suspended until the referendum process is complete
  • Standardizes public notice requirements for excess tax levies, including specific formatting (18-point headline, minimum size) and multiple publications in legal newspapers

Legislative Description

Modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.

Counties

Last Action

House of Representatives Failed to concur, no committee appointed, Passed, YEAS 40, NAYS 27. H.J. 550

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/23/2026
State Affairs2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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