South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota SB151: require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.
Status: Signed into law, March 30, 2026
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.
From the enrolled text, March 5, 2026:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 12-5: A county auditor shall forward to the secretary of state: (1) The name of each candidate for precinct committeeman or committeewoman, upon the filing of the candidate's statement pursuant to § 12-5-4; (2) The results of each election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman held at the primary election, pursuant to § 12-5-4 to 12-5-13, inclusive; and (3) Each precinct committeeman or committeewoman who had no opposing candidate and was automatically elected, pursuant to § 12-5-4.1. The secretary of state shall post the names of each candidate for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and the results of each election for committeeman or committeewoman on the secretary of state's website. Section 2. Whereas, this Act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. An Act to require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency. I …
Sponsors
- Amber Hulse (R, SD-030) · primary sponsor
- Rebecca Reimer (R, HD-026B) · primary sponsor
- Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
- Scott Moore (R, HD-023)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Signed by the President
- : Do Pass
- : Do Pass
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : Referred to State Affairs
- : First Reading House
- : Do Pass
Votes
- Do Pass (March 4, 2026): 67 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (March 2, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 17, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 4, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Political Parties, Elections, Emergency Clause
Common questions
- What is SB151?
- SB151 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.
- What does SB151 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.
- What is the status of SB151?
- Signed into law as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB151?
- Amber Hulse (R, SD-030), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB151?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27085
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.