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SD SB32

Bill

Status

Passed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County auditors must include precinct committeeman and committeewoman candidates on primary election ballots in the manner prescribed by the State Board of Elections (amending § 12-5-8)

  • Judicial office candidates must appear on primary ballots without party designation, in the order set by the Secretary of State and as prescribed by the State Board of Elections (amending § 12-9-12)

  • Repeals § 12-9-13 and § 12-13-11, removing existing ballot requirement provisions from state law

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval rather than the standard effective date

Legislative Description

Amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to declare an emergency.

Elections

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on March 05, 2026 S.J. 474

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/6/2026
State Affairs1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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