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SD HB1323
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Aylward
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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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