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SD SJR508
Joint Resolution
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve Kolbeck
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AI Summary
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Removes the lieutenant governor's role as president of the Senate, eliminating their authority to preside over Senate proceedings and cast tie-breaking votes when senators are equally divided
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Amends Article IV, § 5 of the South Dakota Constitution to limit the lieutenant governor's duties to only those delegated by the Governor
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Repeals Article XVI, § 6, which prohibited the lieutenant governor from serving on the impeachment court during trials of the Governor
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Requires voter approval at the next general election to take effect as a constitutional amendment
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Updates gendered language from "him" to "the lieutenant governor" in the remaining constitutional text
Legislative Description
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.
Senate Joint Resolution
Last Action
House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 25, NAYS 42. H.J. 514
3/4/2026