South Dakota SB89: Repeal the requirement that judicial officers be listed on a separate nonpolitical ballot.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to repeal the requirement that judicial officers be listed on a separate nonpolitical ballot.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to repeal the requirement that judicial officers be listed on a separate nonpolitical ballot. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 12-16-1 be AMENDED: 12-16-1. The county auditor shall provide printed ballots for each election in which the voters of the entire county participate. Except as provided in § 12-6-9, printed ballots for a primary election must contain the name of each candidate who has filed for nomination and is approved. The printed ballots for the election of officers must contain the name of each candidate whose nomination has been certified or filed with the county auditor in the manner provided by law, unless the candidate is deemed elected by having no opposition. The names of the candidates must appear on the ballot exactly as listed in the declaration of candidacy of the candidates' nominating petitions. Sample ballots must be printed on paper of a different color from the official ballot but in the same form. The sample ballots and official ballots must be printed and in the possession of the county auditor not later than forty-eight days prior to a primary or general election. If there is a challenge pursuant to § 12-1-13 or 12-1-16, official ballots may not be printed until the challenge has …

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Sponsors

• Tom Pischke (R, HD-025) · primary sponsor
• Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
• Phil Jensen (R, SD-033)
• Dylan Jordan (R, HD-004)
• Liz Larson (D, SD-010)
• Scott Moore (R, HD-023)
• John Sjaarda (R, HD-002)

Votes

• Do Pass (March 5, 2025): 70 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (March 3, 2025): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 4, 2025): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 3, 2025): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB89?

SB89 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (100th Legislature (2025)): Repeal the requirement that judicial officers be listed on a separate nonpolitical ballot.

What does SB89 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to repeal the requirement that judicial officers be listed on a separate nonpolitical ballot.

What is the status of SB89?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2025.

Who sponsored SB89?

Tom Pischke (R, HD-025), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB89?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25797