South Dakota legislation · 100th Legislature (2025)
South Dakota SB185: Amend provisions pertaining to the process by which the qualifications of a registered voter are verified.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 31, 2025
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to amend provisions pertaining to the process by which the qualifications of a registered voter are verified.
From the enrolled text:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to amend provisions pertaining to the process by which the qualifications of a registered voter are verified. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 12-4: The secretary of state, a county auditor, or any individual registered as a voter of this state may file an application for the correction of any precinct registration list or to challenge the right to vote of any registered voter not later than the thirtieth day before the day of a primary, runoff, special, or general election. The application for correction filed pursuant to this section may only challenge whether the individual: (1) Is disqualified from voting, pursuant to § 12-4-18; or (2) Is deceased. Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 12-4: An application for the correction of any precinct registration list or to challenge the right to vote of any registered voter may be filed by the secretary of state, the auditor of the county where the challenged voter is registered, or any other individual who is registered as a voter in the same county where the challenged voter is registered, not later than the ninetieth day before the day of a primary, runoff, special, or general election. The application …
Sponsors
- Amber Hulse (R, SD-030) · primary sponsor
- Bethany Soye (R, HD-009) · primary sponsor
- Josephine Garcia (R, HD-005)
- John Hughes (R, HD-013)
- Logan Manhart (R, HD-001)
- Carl Perry (R, SD-003)
Votes
- Do Pass Amended (March 5, 2025): 69 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Do Pass (March 3, 2025): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (February 19, 2025): 33 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (February 12, 2025): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB185?
- SB185 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (100th Legislature (2025)): Amend provisions pertaining to the process by which the qualifications of a registered voter are verified.
- What does SB185 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to amend provisions pertaining to the process by which the qualifications of a registered voter are verified.
- What is the status of SB185?
- Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2025.
- Who sponsored SB185?
- Amber Hulse (R, SD-030), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB185?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26073
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.