South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota SR701: recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Status: In committee, January 15, 2026
What the bill says
An Act A RESOLUTION recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
From the enrolled text, January 20, 2026:
An Act A RESOLUTION recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. WHEREAS, July 4, 2026, will signify 250 years since the founding fathers voted to finalize the text of the Declaration of Independence, which established the sovereignty of the original thirteen colonies; and WHEREAS, generations of natural-born Americans and immigrants have worked tirelessly to promote and protect freedom and justice for all, and to create, based on those principles, the United States we recognize today; and WHEREAS, the tribal nations within this state's borders, as well as this state's pioneer heritage, agricultural innovations, and its resilient civil spirit contributed to the growth of this incredible nation; and WHEREAS, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence presents numerous opportunities to educate all Americans about our nation, to celebrate our republican institutions, and to renew a shared commitment to ensuring a resilient Constitutional Republic for all; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Senate of the One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence be recognized as a time to reflect upon the founding principles of ordered liberty, equality, and natural rights; to celebrate the profound achievements of our first 250 years; and to prepare for all that this great nation has yet to experience during the next …
Sponsors
- Tim Reed (R, 07) · primary sponsor
- Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008)
- Sydney Davis (R, 17)
- Randy Deibert (R, SD-031)
- Helene Duhamel (R, SD-032)
- Tamara Grove (R, SD-026)
- Liz Larson (D, SD-010)
- Jim Mehlhaff (R, SD-024)
- Paul Miskimins (R, 20)
- Ernie Otten (R, SD-006)
- Carl Perry (R, 03)
- Tom Pischke (R, 25)
Latest actions
- : Adopt Resolution as amended
- : Motion to amend
- : First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
Votes
- Motion to amend (January 15, 2026): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed
- Adopt Resolution as amended (January 15, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Senate Resolution
Common questions
- What is SR701?
- SR701 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- What does SR701 do?
- In its own words: An Act A RESOLUTION recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- What is the status of SR701?
- In committee as of January 15, 2026. Latest action: Adopt Resolution as amended (January 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR701?
- Tim Reed (R, 07), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR701?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26983
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