South Dakota HB1126: Modify provisions pertaining to the compensation of a recount board.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to modify provisions pertaining to the compensation of a recount board.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to modify provisions pertaining to the compensation of a recount board. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 12-21-4 be AMENDED: 12-21-4. The recount referee shall receive compensation in the same amount as court-appointed counsel, and the other two members appointed to the recount board shall each receive compensation in an amount determined by the governing body of the jurisdiction in which the election is held. Section 2. That § 12-21-4.1 be AMENDED: 12-21-4.1. Each member of a recount board shall receive mileage for the miles traveled each day of the recount from the member's point of residence at the rate set pursuant to § 3-9-1. An Act to modify provisions pertaining to the compensation of a recount board. I certify that the attachedActoriginated in the:HouseasBillNo.1126Chief ClerkSpeaker of the HouseAttest:Chief ClerkPresident of the SenateAttest:Secretary of the SenateHouseBillNo.[ADDED: 1126]File No.____Chapter No.______ Received at this Executive Officethis_____day of_____________,2025at____________M.Byfor the GovernorThe attached Act is herebyapproved this________day of______________, A.D., 2025GovernorSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,ss.Office of the Secretary of StateFiled____________, 2025at_________o'clock__M.Secretary of StateByAsst. Secretary of State

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Sponsors

• Amber Hulse (R, SD-030) · primary sponsor
• Rebecca Reimer (R, HD-026B) · primary sponsor
• Randy Deibert (R, SD-031)
• Mary Fitzgerald (R, HD-031)
• Carl Perry (R, SD-003)
• Tim Walburg (R, HD-008)

Votes

• Do Pass (March 4, 2025): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (March 3, 2025): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 5, 2025): 65 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 4, 2025): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1126?

HB1126 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Modify provisions pertaining to the compensation of a recount board.

What does HB1126 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to modify provisions pertaining to the compensation of a recount board.

What is the status of HB1126?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2025.

Who sponsored HB1126?

Amber Hulse (R, SD-030), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1126?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25985